About Me

Originally from NYC and currently residing in Chicago. It’s been quite an adventurous road. Here are some fun facts about me.

• I received my PhD from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Decision Sciences and Engineering Systems. I have a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science and M.E. Operations Research and Statistics.

• I was a post-doctoral researcher at Rutgers University working on projects including: modeling stadium evacuations, security planning and assessment for sports venues, modeling of patron screening, and evaluating the impact of security measures on urban commerce. Here’s some of my previous publications.

• I am a graduate of the Northwestern Data Science Bootcamp Certificate Program.

• I was a college professor. I taught statistics to engineers.

• I went to circus school. I completed the full time training program at Aloft Circus Arts in Chicago where I studied aerial arts, contortion, handstands, dance, clowning and more.

• I am an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Orthopedic Exercise Specialist, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 certified.

• I am a licensed massage therapist in Illinois, specializing manual therapy and clinical massage.

• I was a brand ambassador for Nike and participated in various activations held in Chicago as well as the opening of the Jordan store. Fun gig!

• I love animals! I am a proud cat mom and dog mom.

• I love gardening and plants.

• I am a fan of professional wrestling!