Q: What have you been working on since you left SMAHRT?
A: I am currently working as a clinical research associate (monitor) for cystic fibrosis clinical trials at Seattle Children’s Research Institute.
Q: What project are you most proud of and why?
A: The project I am most proud of is a SMAHRT project where we partnered with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to try to come up with a standard definition for cyberbullying. This was important because without a standard definition it is hard to determine when instances of cyberbullying occur. Having a standard definition to work with also influences what policies are put into place to try to curtail cyberbullying.
Q: What female role models/mentors do you have in your life?
A: I am thankful to have so many! They include previous professors, bosses,
peers. I am very lucky to be surrounded by amazing female role models.
Q: What is the best advice they have given you?
A: It’s difficult to choose just one thing, but something that has stuck with
me and helped me through is that imposter syndrome is a lie. Whatever room/s you find yourself in, believe that you have done the work and deserve to be there just like everyone else. It serves no one to doubt yourself.
Q: What do you hope the future is like for women and girls in science?
A: I hope in the future women in science are simply seen as scientists instead of women scientists. I hope that women are no longer seen as a minority in this field.