Experience

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Associate

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Computational neuroscience research associate in the Department of Neurosurgery Computational neuroscience research associate in the Department of Neurosurgery



Colorado State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager and Coordinator: Clinical Neuropsychology & Psychophysiology Lab

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2020

  • Oversaw and designed all aspects of project lifecycle from idea formulation to publication • Created and maintained databases • Launched an experimental lab by recruiting, hiring and maintaining a team of 10 research assistants

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2020

  • Primary instructor for Biological Psychology Lab (10 course sections), Sensation & Perception Lab (1 course section)• Online course development for Biological Psychology Lab• Professional development graduate seminar co-coordinator • 9 guest lectures



Colorado State University: B Sharp Arts Engagement Program

• Project Coordinator and Data Analyst for Neuropsychological Assessments and Fitbit Biometrics

  • Nov 2017 - Dec 2019

  • Led team in data collection procedures with adults with mild cognitive impairment/dementia: Trained team to administer assessments; Educated team on dementia-friendly conduct; Resolved difficulties in acquiring usable data due to participant limitations• Generated protocols and analysis plans to assess fitbit biometrics: Formulated aims of study; Provided customized assistance to participants experiencing technical difficulties• Quantified longitudinal effects of program on cognition, mood and physiological activity • Determined feasibility of take-home biotechnology tools• Partnered with interdisciplinary team• Represented the research team in community stakeholder meetings: Communicated new research findings; Incorporated stakeholder feedback into research procedures



Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• U.S. Department of Defense Office of Naval Research Intern

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Designed virtual reality environments to optimize human performance, formulated research aims and procedures to assess efficacy • Counseled team with neuroscience expertise on the development of a novel helmet design to mitigate effect of physical impact on brain injury• Partnered with interdisciplinary team of mechanical engineers and computer scientists • Designed virtual reality environments to optimize human performance, formulated research aims and procedures to assess efficacy • Counseled team with neuroscience expertise on the development of a novel helmet design to mitigate effect of physical impact on brain injury• Partnered with interdisciplinary team of mechanical engineers and computer scientists



Research Institute on Addictions - SUNY University at Buffalo

• Research Assistant and Research Technician: Applied Psychophysiology Lab

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2016

  • On-site participant recruitment from a residential addictions treatment center• Led participant sessions and electrophysiological data collection• Trained incoming research assistants• Developed and managed databases• Investigated efficacy of heart rate variability therapy as an adjunct treatment • On-site participant recruitment from a residential addictions treatment center• Led participant sessions and electrophysiological data collection• Trained incoming research assistants• Developed and managed databases• Investigated efficacy of heart rate variability therapy as an adjunct treatment



The State University of New York

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant and Research Support Specialist: Adolescent & Family Development Lab

  • Nov 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Led self-report and behavioral data collection procedures with adolescents at-risk for alcohol abuse • Maintained 90% participant retention in longitudinal research project• Designed newsletter summarizing results for participants • Led self-report and behavioral data collection procedures with adolescents at-risk for alcohol abuse • Maintained 90% participant retention in longitudinal research project• Designed newsletter summarizing results for participants



Northeast Center for Special Care

• Clinical Neuropsychology Intern

  • May 2011 - Aug 2013

  • Cognitive rehabilitation training for individuals with moderate traumatic brain injury in a long-term inpatient facility• Launched an evaluation program to assess effectiveness of current group therapy practices, proposed improvements• Informed administration on logistical feasibility of wheelchair mobility obstacle course and designed research protocols to determine effectiveness• Administered and quantified data for QEEG, neurofeedback and respiratory biofeedback • Cognitive rehabilitation training for individuals with moderate traumatic brain injury in a long-term inpatient facility• Launched an evaluation program to assess effectiveness of current group therapy practices, proposed improvements• Informed administration on logistical feasibility of wheelchair mobility obstacle course and designed research protocols to determine effectiveness• Administered and quantified data for QEEG, neurofeedback and respiratory biofeedback