Understanding needs. Connecting perspectives. Creating impact.
From community-based public health research to emerging digital health technologies to AI-enabled clinical development, my work has always been grounded in taking a human-centered approach to drive design of impactful solutions.
My Superpower
Understanding the WHY before developing the HOW
My career has taken me across academia, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, startups, consulting, and biopharma - but regardless of the setting, I've been drawn to the same kind of work:
defining problems that matter most
bringing together diverse perspectives
designing practical, evidence-informed solutions
creating lasting impact
Success in my roles has consistently depended on my strength in connecting & bridging disciplines that don't naturally speak the same language, translating across scientific, technical, operational, and strategic perspectives to drive diverse stakeholders toward a common goal.
For me, meaningful progress is not about individual achievement - it is about helping people and organizations accomplish together what none could accomplish alone.
How I Think
Strategic Problem Definition
Clarifying the true problem before developing solutions to address root causes and create meaningful impact
Systems Thinking
Seeing how people, processes, technology, incentives, and organizational structures interact.
Human-Centered Innovation
Combining evidence, empathy, behavioral science, and design thinking to create effective and practical solutions.
How I Work
Cross-Functional Leadership
Aligning diverse teams and stakeholders around shared objectives, often without formal authority
Facilitation & Collaboration
Creating environments where people contribute openly, build trust, and make progress together.
Partnership Building
Building relationships and partnerships to achieve outcomes no single group could accomplish alone.
How I Lead
Bridging Perspectives
Bridging scientific, clinical, operational, technical and business perspectives to enable better decisions
Communication
Synthesizing complex information into clear, actionable messages for diverse audiences
Mentorship
Helping individuals grow through coaching, teaching, sponsorship, and creating opportunities for learning
Selected Work
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![Flyer for DIA Global Annual Meeting 2026, held in Philadelphia, PA, from June 14 to 18, with a modern, colorful background and abstract graphics.]()
AI for Clinical Trial Design & Simplification
Designing an AI-driven solution for clinical development to support/accelerate the study design process & reduce study complexity, patient/site burden, and amendment risk
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Digital Tool for Health Promotion
Formative research and user-centered approaches with parents of urban minority preadolescents to develop a web-based, mobile-friendly health promotion tool
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![Bar chart displaying median collective impact dimension scores (in order of strength) across 14 dimensions, ranging from 94% for Backbone Support to 47% for Funding Flows.]()
Impact Scale for Health Program Evaluation
Developing and testing a new methodology to evaluate the collective impact of community-based programs aimed at improving nutrition and physical activity
