I am a Clinical Research Fellow with Houston Methodist Research Institute. Most of my work encircles the effect of Nature on Health. I work with Debakey Heart and Vascular Center, Office of Sustainability and the Center for Health & Nature to bridge facets of the Built and Physical Environment on People! 

I graduated with a Doctor of Public Health in Environmental Health in 2024 from A&M. Prior to this, I graduated with a MS in Architecture with a Certificate in Health Systems and Design in 2020; also from Texas A&M University. 

What have I researched?

• Trauma-Informed Design of Emergency Centers; and User-centered Healthcare Environments,

• Urban Placemaking design and streetscapes for active living and transportation

• Urban and Regional Economic Policy and Programs for mixed land-use communities

• Safe Routes to School to promote active living for children.

• Creating VR UX Environments to understand environmental perceptions. 

• Collaborated to apply research evidence to create healthy, resilient cities and communities. 

What do I want to do?

My passion is to actively combine Health, Design, and Research with equity, policy, and inclusion to contribute to making our environments and people healthier.