I am passionate about undergraduate involvement in research; throughout my time in graduate school, I mentored four undergraduate students through the completion of research projects, ranging from summer exchange programs to multi-year design endeavors. Additionally, I advised a team of three Masters of Engineering students through their capstone design project.  Specific programs I mentored for throughout my PhD include: 

I am an alumni of FIRST Tech Challenge team 4107 Mohonbots, and from 2020 - 2023 was the head coach for team 16194 Roses & Rivets Robotics. Roses & Rivets is an all girls team of 9th-12th graders based out of Piedmont, California, with a mission of creating a more accepting and inclusive environment for girls to participate in robotics.  

I am an avid cross country mountain biker, and believe in the power of cycling to build confidence and transform lives, particularly in youth.  I am currently a Level 2 mountain biking coach with National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA).  I was a coach for the El Cerrito High School (ECHS) Mountain Bike Racing Team for two seasons, and currently am a coach for the Sope Creek Composite Mountain Bike Team in metro Atlanta.

Currently, women and girls are highly underrepresented in cycling, especially mountain biking. I've worked to make the sport a more inviting place for female athletes through my involvement in the NICA GRiT (Girls Riding Together) Program. As a NICA GRiT Coach, I've helped host local events, as well as assisted with larger regional programs.