What inspired you to pursue your current field of study/research?
My fascination with the brain and with interdisciplinary thinking led me to pursue Behavioral Neuroscience. I was drawn to the field because it doesn’t isolate biology from behavior. Instead, it asks us to understand complexity: how molecular mechanisms, psychology, and the environment intersect to shape human health.
At Northeastern, the Behavioral Neuroscience curriculum has given me the breadth I value – spanning life sciences, data analysis, and psychology – while allowing me to ground theory in practice. As a Research Assistant at The Brain Impact Lab, I studied how traumatic brain injuries affect cognition, which deepened my appreciation for translational research and the urgency of patient-centered solutions. During my co-op at Entrada Therapeutics, I experienced the pace and rigor of a small biotech working to treat devastating diseases. There, I saw how scientific breakthroughs require not only technical excellence, but strategic execution.
Through these experiences, I realized that I am most energized at the intersection of science and strategy, where technical expertise meets thoughtful decision-making to maximize patient impact. That realization led me to add a Consulting minor, equipping me with frameworks to think not only about discovery, but also about delivery. As an aspiring life science leader, I hope to build patient-centered companies that thoughtfully and responsibly advance healthcare innovation.
How has entrepreneurship impacted your view on science and/or your current research/study area?
Entrepreneurship fundamentally reshaped how I see science.
When I first entered college, I was narrowly focused on the pre-medical track. But being immersed in Boston’s biotech ecosystem exposed me to founders, operators, and investors who were translating science into scalable solutions. I began to understand that meaningful science is only as powerful as its ability to reach patients.
Serving as Executive Director of Evolve, Northeastern’s student-led healthcare and biotechnology accelerator, has been particularly transformative. Since my freshman year, I have worked alongside founders developing early-stage healthcare ventures. Through that experience, I’ve learned that innovation requires more than discovery – it requires strategy, resilience, and ethical responsibility.
Entrepreneurship has taught me to ask different questions in science. It has expanded my lens from curiosity-driven research alone to mission-driven innovation.
Are there experiences outside of your academic work that have shaped your entrepreneurial skills?
In January 2026, I was selected as a Fellow at 2048 Ventures, where I engage directly with early-stage diligence and founder evaluation. This experience is sharpening how I assess scientific innovation, not only for technical strength, but for strategic viability and scalable impact. It represents an intentional step in strengthening my ability to operate at the intersection of science and capital as I continue building within Northeastern’s venture community.
What does winning the Science Connects to Innovation Scholarship mean to you?
Receiving the Science Connects to Innovation Scholarship is an incredible honor. It affirms my belief that rigorous science and entrepreneurial thinking are not separate paths, but deeply interconnected ones.
This scholarship represents more than recognition; it signals trust in my commitment to pursue innovative science with intention and impact. It motivates me to continue challenging myself academically, professionally, and creatively. Most importantly, it strengthens my resolve to transform ideas into tangible solutions that meaningfully serve patients and advance the life sciences ecosystem.
What do you plan to use the Science Connects to Innovation Scholarship for?
I plan to use the Science Connects to Innovation Scholarship to deepen my involvement in life science innovation, both academically and entrepreneurially.
The support will allow me to continue pursuing experiential opportunities in biotech and venture creation, further developing the strategic skill set necessary to build patient-centered ventures. This scholarship gives me the freedom to prioritize high-impact learning experiences that align with my long-term goal of advancing meaningful healthcare innovation.
Where do you see your entrepreneurship ideas going in the next few years?
Over the next few years, I see myself continuing to operate at the intersection of science, strategy, and venture creation. I am deeply motivated by strengthening early-stage innovation, helping high-potential ideas mature into scalable ventures.
I hope to contribute to venture creation within biotech, venture capital, or health innovation ecosystems, where I can apply both technical fluency and strategic thinking. In the long term, I aspire to pursue an MBA to further refine my leadership and operational capabilities, equipping myself to build and lead patient-centered companies that thoughtfully shape the future of healthcare.
What advice would you give science students interested in entrepreneurship?
Dive headfirst, even before you feel fully ready.
Entrepreneurship, like science, is learned through experimentation. Join student organizations, attend demo days, talk to founders, volunteer for projects outside your comfort zone. Exposure matters. Proximity matters. Curiosity matters!
Some of my most formative growth came from serving on the leadership boards of Mosaic organizations and engaging with peers who challenged and inspired me. Entrepreneurship has sharpened my critical thinking, resilience, and communication skills in ways the classroom alone could not.
Most importantly, remember that science and entrepreneurship are not opposing identities. You do not have to choose between rigor and ambition. The most meaningful innovation often emerges when you allow both to coexist.
What is something that you are most proud of?
I am most proud of the standard I have set for myself and my willingness to consistently rise to it.
When I entered Northeastern, entrepreneurship was unfamiliar territory. Yet instead of staying within the comfort of a defined academic path, I stepped into leadership roles within the Entrepreneurs Club and Evolve. I began facilitating programming, leading discussions with founders and professionals, and shaping spaces that convene ambitious students.
Each time I walked into a room to lead peers and industry professionals, I was stretching beyond what felt natural. Over time, that stretch became strength. I learned to communicate with clarity, make decisions with conviction, and operate with composure in high-stakes environments.
What I am most proud of is not a single title or accomplishment, but the expansion of my own capacity – intellectually, professionally, and personally. I no longer measure myself by what feels comfortable. I measure myself by whether I am building toward something larger than myself.
