About

I am an ex-scientist who left the research world to solve complex problems for today’s business leaders. After spending over three years doing various forms of microbiological research, I found myself at a crossroads. I was becoming less interested in the underlying science of what I was doing, and more drawn to how leadership was using the results and analysis of experiments to set strategic business initiatives. I knew nothing about the world of business—I could splice RNA but couldn’t read a 10K or balance sheet.

In order to learn the skills and language needed to be successful in the business world, I decided to pursue my MBA. In the fall of 2014, I traded in my lab coat for a suit and enrolled in the Kenan-Flagler Business School at The University of North Carolina: Chapel Hill.

During my time at Kenan-Flagler I focused my studies on strategic modeling and leveraging data in the decision-making process. Along with my coursework, I had the opportunity to work on projects for Fortune 500 companies—room price modeling for Marriott, and consumer perception analysis for LabCorp. I also spent three months at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, CA analyzing market opportunity in a region targeted for expansion.

Following my MBA, I accepted an opportunity unconventional to most business school graduates and joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a part of their Special Advisor Program. In this role, I advise senior executives and work on high-profile projects that have a significant impact on shaping the future of the FBI.

I truly love tackling difficult problems, breaking down complex subjects, and I am constantly looking for new challenges and opportunities. If you’d like to learn more about my experiences feel free to contact me to get in touch.