Experience

Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Investigating how candidate drug compounds can be used to treat Central Nervous System (CNS) disorders using behavioral pharmacology.



Moorman Lab - University of Massachusetts Amherst

• Researcher

  • Sep 2016 - May 2020

  Investigated the role of orexin/hypocretin neurons in animal models of addiction to understand the biological mechanisms of stress response, decision-making and highly motivated behaviors that facilitate psychiatric disorders.



Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health

• Researcher

  • Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

  Collaborated with Neural Plasticity & Motivated Behaviour Laboratory to investigate sex differences in endogenous opioid neuron projections that regulate stress, anxiety and reward-seeking behaviors in mice.



Natural Stone Wall Solutions

• Landscaper

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Worked directly with clients to satisfy specific demands and provide the highest quality landscaping services. Assisted with masonry construction and landscape architecture design. Maintained health and prosperity of elegant gardens. Lifted heavy materials to construct stones walls. Cooperated with diverse, hard-working staff throughout consistent 60-hour work weeks.



Pepe Bocca

• Assistant Manager

  • May 2016 - Aug 2018

  Managed front-of-house operations for fine-dining Italian restaurant, expedited food from kitchen, waited tables.



REIN

• Summer Research Intern

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

  Assisted with marketing and sales of risk mitigation technologies at start-up drone leasing company.