Education

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY
Master of Science, Environmental Health Data Science

Iona University, New Rochelle, NY
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/Public Policy Track
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies

Professional Experience

Columbia University, New York, NY
Research Assistant | May 2025 - Present

Community Health Advisory & Information Network (CHAIN) Project

  • Assist in the collection, cleaning, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data

  • Support the development of research proposals, including drafting sections and organizing supporting materials

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Sports Data Analyst | August 2024 - Present

  • Design and conduct statistical analysis of team performance data using tools like R and Python, generating actionable insights for diverse audiences

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify trends in data, informing strategy and aligning with team goals

Pinnacle Volleyball Academy, West Nyack, NY
Assistant Coach/Technical Director | December 2019 - Present

  • Partner with coaching staff to design practice plans and game strategies informed by player performance metrics and opponent analytics for 100+ athletes

  • Conduct in-depth video breakdowns and statistical analysis to evaluate player efficiency, success rates, and game impact to enhance player IQ and decision-making

Iona University, New Rochelle, NY
NCAA Division I Student-Athlete | August 2020 - May 2024

  • Conducted scouting reports on opposing teams by analyzing video footage, identifying offensive/defensive tendencies, and contributing to match strategies

  • Collaborated with teammates and staff to implement tactical adjustments based on data-driven insights, including serve/receive patterns, hitting efficiency and blocking schemes

  • Developed leadership, communication, and analytical skills in a high-pressure, team-oriented environment

Research Experience

Associations between PFAS exposure with early reproductive health in females and males and fertility outcomes: A cross-sectional ecological study at the county level
Advisor: Jeremy Porter, PhD and Matt Perzanowski, PhD, MPH

Assessing Aedes aegypti activity and dengue infection using CMIP5 temperature projections for Los Angeles, California: an exercise in temperature-dependent variability
Advisor: Wan Yang, PhD

Drinking Water Contamination and Low Birth Weight in California: A Statistical Analysis
Advisor: Marianthi-Anna Kioumourtzoglou, ScD, MSPH

Elk Expeditions: The Elk, the Environment, and the Evolving Migration in Yellowstone
Advisor: Jeff Goldsmith, PhD

Ecotourism and the Exploitation of Small Island Developing States
A Case Study of Rural Communities in the Dominican Republic
Advisor: Jeanne Zaino, PhD

  • Built econometric models using national and regional data to assess sustainability outcomes in rural communities

  • Applied software tools such as Gretl to evaluate economic trends and proposed evidence-based recommendations for policy improvements

Conspicuous Consumption and the Role of the Fast Fashion Industry in Consumer Behavior
A Case Study of H&M, Zara, and Shein
Advisor: Robert Lacey, PhD

  • Conducted statistical analyses to evaluate market strategies and consumer behavior trends in the fast fashion industry

  • Analyzed cost-effectiveness and ethical business practices, providing insights on consumer purchasing decisions

Skills and Certifications

Data Analysis and Statistics: R/R Studio, Python, SQL, SPSS, Gretl, Tableau, Power BI
Language Skills: English, Spanish
Certifications: Biomedical Research (CITI), Social/Behavioral Research (CITI), Human Subjects Protection Biomed (CITI)