Distinctions

My Philosophy

Throughout my professional and academic journey, I have remained dedicated to maximizing the positive impact of my work. My greatest achievements arise when I focus on the betterment of the community through efficient, human-centered methodologies. While the following highlights represent key milestones, they are part of a continuous, non-linear process of growth and discovery.

Recent Highlights & Professional Leadership

• 2025 | Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Guest Speaker: Delivered a high-impact workshop at the University of Denver titled “Accessibility and Artificial Intelligence,” exploring the intersection of inclusive design and emergent tech.

• 2025 | “Conversations around AI” with the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science. Panelist: Invited speaker on AI enterprise level implementations at an administrative level (specifically as it related to OcelotAI and Drupal).

• 2024 | Graduate Course Architect & SME: Designed and authored the fully accredited, 4-credit graduate course “AI Concepts, Capabilities, and Tools” for the University of Denver’s ICT program.

• 2024 | Provost Conference Panelist: Invited speaker on Universal Design.

• 2022 | RSEC Guest Speaker: C0-Presented “Inclusive Teaching: Accessibility and Teaching Practices in STEM” for the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science.

Academic Excellence

• 2023 | Master of Science in Information & Communications Technology (ICT): Graduated from the University of Denver with a 4.0 GPA and a concentration in Technology Management.

  • Thesis: Generative Artificial Intelligence and Organizational Governance.

• 2018 | Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: Graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Colorado Denver with a minor in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience.

• 2018 | Outstanding Undergraduate Award Finalist: Recognized by the University of Colorado Denver for exceptional academic and leadership contributions.

Research & Innovation

• 2018 | Lead Research Author: Directed a project on the epigenetic effects of Bisphenol-A (BPA), featured in the CU Denver Today editorial.

• 2017 | #1 Place in Human-Centered Design: Led an interdisciplinary team to first place out of 54 teams for the WaterSense Cycle Gray Water system, an engineered solution for sustainable water conservation.

Scholarships & Honors

• 2017 | Samuel Priest Rose Memorial Scholarship: Recipient at the University of Colorado Denver, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience.

• 2015 | Merit & Honors Scholar: Recipient of the Mathews Scholarship (RRCC), the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Scholarship, and the Colorado Merit Scholarship.