About Me
Welcome to my personal page. This section is less academic and offers some context about who I am outside of coursework and research.
My time at The Pennsylvania State University has been shaped by a strong sense of academic community, collaboration, and service. Being part of Penn State has reinforced my appreciation for large, institution-level environments where students, faculty, and administrators work together to support learning and engagement. Prior to Penn State, I completed my undergraduate studies at West Virginia University, where involvement in student leadership, research, service, and campus life first cultivated my interest in collaboration, mentorship, and how institutions function from the inside. These experiences continue to influence how I approach both academic work and leadership.
Outside of academics, I have a long-standing interest in cars and automotive design, an interest I share with my family. I enjoy learning how engineering, performance, and design choices come together in different vehicles, and I’ve always appreciated the time spent working on, talking about, and enjoying cars with others. This interest has become a creative outlet for me and a way to step back from academic work while still engaging with systems, trade-offs, and design in a different context.