Tech and Science

Scientist & Creator

I am both a scientist and a creator. I have a deep curiosity about how things work and a constant drive to build and innovate. I’m always exploring new ideas and expanding my technical skills—often with a book in hand or a code editor open.

Academic Foundations

I earned my PhD in Chemistry from Stanford University, where I focused on Bayesian statistics and their application to computational systems for studying protein folding. I continued my training as a postdoctoral fellow at the Stanford School of Medicine, where I developed software tools for inferring genetic ancestry from genomic data.

Genetics & Industry

After my postdoc, I joined 23andMe as a scientist. There, I worked to better understand the relationship between genetics and disease and helped communicate genetic insights to the public. I helped gain FDA approval for direct-to-consumer genetic testing.

Startup Leadership

I then teamed up with Heather Holmes to co-found TapGenes, which later rebranded as Genivity and was eventually acquired by Lumiant. As co-founder, I led efforts to assess health risks based on lifestyle and family health history and helped develop predictive models for lifespan and healthspan, particularly for use by financial advisors.

Data Science Consulting

Following that, I launched my own consulting company, providing data science and technical support to early-stage ventures. Lumiant was my first client, and I continue to support organizations that need scientific insight and analytical expertise.

Developer at Valyria

In the fall of 2024, I joined Valyria Studios as a developer and designer under the mentorship of Lorenzo Barberis Canonico. At Valyria, I’ve worked on a wide range of projects: building a website for a local farm, developing a web app and recommendation tool for a Stanford program, supporting a nonprofit for foster youth, and assisting a Stanford professor with Python libraries and technical workflows.