About me

I am a graduate of McMaster University’s Biochemistry program (BHSc) with plans to pursue family medicine. I currently work full-time as a Clinical Trials Coordinator at Hamilton Allergy, where I am involved in clinical research while continuing on my path toward medicine and medical school. Alongside my work, I am completing courses in Applied Clinical Research toward a certificate. I also have academic research experience, including work on a published systematic review. Outside of work, I tutor high school math and science, which allows me to teach and mentor students from a range of backgrounds. In my free time, I enjoy reading fantasy fiction, photography, tabletop role-playing games, and staying active through biking.

My academic interests have largely focused on medicine and the sciences that support it. McMaster’s biochemistry program gave me extensive exposure to laboratory work and research methods, as well as subjects including clinical biochemistry, immunology, metabolism, and drug discovery. I was able to apply some of this training through my involvement in a systematic review examining surgical outcomes of the discoid lateral meniscus. That experience gave me practical experience with scientific literature, data extraction, and quality assessment, while strengthening my interest in clinical research.

Since graduating, I have continued to build on this background through my work at Hamilton Allergy. As a Clinical Trials Coordinator, I work on clinical research in an allergy clinic and have the opportunity to see how clinical trials are conducted outside of the classroom. At the same time, I am taking continuing education courses in Applied Clinical Research, which complement the practical experience I am gaining at work. Together, these have allowed me to continue learning about research while working directly in a clinical setting.

Before graduating, I volunteered in the Surgical Specialty Clinics at Scarborough General Hospital, where I assisted with patient flow, supported clinic operations, and observed clinical care. Although I am no longer volunteering there now that I am working full-time, the experience gave me an early look at how healthcare functions day to day. My clinical and research experiences have continued to reinforce my interest in family medicine, particularly its role in providing accessible and patient-centred care.

Community involvement was also an important part of my time at McMaster. Through leadership roles with Hillel McMaster, including serving as President, I was involved in advocacy, professional development, and community programming. Working with students, staff, and community members taught me a great deal about leadership and responsibility, and gave me the opportunity to contribute to a community that was an important part of my university experience.

I also tutor high school math and science. Teaching allows me to break down complex ideas, adapt to different learning styles, and support students as they build confidence in their abilities. Many of the students I have tutored attended my former high school, which makes the work especially meaningful to me.

In my free time, I am an avid fantasy reader, with Brandon Sanderson being a recent favourite, and I play tabletop role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons. Photography is another interest of mine, and during my time at McMaster I served as a photographer for the McMaster Health Sciences Musical. I also like to stay active by biking. These hobbies give me a chance to be creative, spend time with friends, and step away from work and academics.