Q: What have you been working on while on SMAHRT?
A: On SMARHT, I’ve been working on analyzing and writing up Aim 3 of the
Bullying Project and leading the SAM-MH pilot project.
Q: What have you been working on since you left SMAHRT?
A: I’m not an alumni, but I’ve shifted my role on the team to be part time
while I pursue a PhD in School Psychology at Loyola University Chicago.
Q: What project are you most proud of and why?
A: I am the most proud of being able to work on the SAM-MH pilot throughout the past year. This was a project that we weren’t sure could be done remotely but we were able to adapt our team processes and even add COVID-19 to our codebooks for some super interesting data points.
Q: What female role models/mentors do you have in your life?
A: My older sister
Q: What is the best advice they have given you?
A: Take advantage of every opportunity, especially if it’s out of your comfort
zone or will push you to develop new skills.
Q: What do you hope the future is like for women and girls in science?
A: I hope the future of science is more inclusive for women and girls, especially those who identify as BIPOC. Being at the forefront of science is a
privilege because it sets the agenda for what we research next and what our society prioritizes and we need to extend a seat at the table to BIPOC women and girls to ensure that research truly benefits everyone in society.