I am a PhD candidate in Computer Science and Engineering at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I am working with Odest Chadwicke Jenkins in the Laboratory for Progress. My research involves artificial intelligence and robotics, specifically robotic manipulation through object affordances. I have my MS in Computer Science and Engineering. I am also a NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunity (NSTGRO) graduate student researcher. Through this funding opportunity, I get to apply my research on robotic manipulation on the Valkyrie robot at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

I graduated summa cum laude with a BA from Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science, a Spanish minor, and completion of the Honors Program. As an undergrad, I participated in a number of research projects as well as summer research experiences involving autonomous cars and autonomous UAVs.

My goal is to work in the industry developing robotics for assistive tasks or to become a computer science professor. In my career, I want to inspire students from minoritized groups to pursue research in STEM fields and promote inclusion and diversity in STEM education. I have previous industry experience at NASA's Johnson Space Center and TRACLabs and teaching experience as a tutor, graduate student instructor, and research mentor.

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