I am an epidemiologist dedicated to improving the health of people affected by armed conflict and forced displacement.
I’m currently a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Washington and a Senior Research Fellow at NASA Lifelines. I previously worked as a consultant for the World Health Organization’s Health and Migration Program. I hold a PhD in public health from the University of California, Irvine, where I was funded by a National Research Service Award Predoctoral Individual Fellowship (F31) from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
At University of Washington, I work with Joan Casey and Marissa Childs. At UC Irvine, I was advised by Daniel M. Parker.
Research Areas
To date, my research has centered on understanding how armed conflict and forced displacement affect people’s health. Using infectious disease and spatial epidemiology, Earth observation, statistical modeling, and medical geography, I work to understand the mechanisms through which this occurs, examine barriers to healthcare access in conflict and displacement settings, and explore intersections with environmental factors. My approach to research emphasizes real-world applicability, scientific communication, and partnership.
