My research interests include the intersection between Neuroscience and the Performing Arts. As someone who grew up interested in the field of Medicine, but who also loved dancing in Ballet and performing piano pieces, I wondered how much of an impact these two had on my personal life. I decided to begin a research project that highlighted the possible effects that the performing arts could have on Academic Achievement, Mental Health, and Social Well-Being. I began this research in a mixed-method manner, by using both qualitative and quantitative data in order to triangulate my findings. Last year, I was chosen to become a College House Research Fellow, and this year, I hope to continue to make my findings stronger!

• KCECH College House Research Fellow
• Research Girl NonProfit Peer Mentor

I am a research assistant at the Balderston Lab, where we study the therapeutic use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. This past summer, I worked on analyzing sex differences of TMS including electric field, scalp-to-cortex Euclidean distance and behavioral effects on startle responses in healthy human controls. Outside of research, I am involved in PennKDSAP, MERT, and CityStep. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new restaurants, going to the gym, baking, and spending time with friends.

My research interests are in the realm of applied mathematics and economics, particularly utilizing models and equations to understand and predict the consequences of human behavior and other real-world phenomena. I am currently conducting research under the tutelage of Dr. O. W. Ibhagui on applying the monetary model of exchange rate determination in South America, expanding from a century-long analysis previously done in Europe post the Industrial Revolution. By looking at the long-term relationships of various economic factors, like money velocity and interest rate fixation, it lays out crucial insights into the economic stability of their currencies, which matters in measuring the effectiveness of existing measures and the benefits of international trade. Beyond research, I really enjoy watching basketball and football, especially looking into team and individual analytics. I also work with We Care Act, a youth-led non profit focusing on providing technology and education to underserved student communities, as we expand our operations beyond New York City to other states. On campus, I am currently on the Quantitative Finance Committee for WUFC and the Academic Journal Committee for the Wharton Undergraduate Statistics Journal.

• University Scholar
• Research Assistant at UAB under Dr. Shannon Starr
• Received Nationals at Junior Sciences and Humanities Symposium