Fellowship, American Cancer Society, Purdue University (2008)
Fellowship, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health (2007)
PhD, Chemistry, Indiana University (2003)
BS, Chemistry, Iowa State University (1997)
Service Activities:
In 2025, we distributed (free of charge) 1000 smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to the east side community of Buffalo. Additionally, we provided over 5000 books to families throughout Buffalo for summer reading. Lastly, we continue to stock four libraries in the Parent Centers of our Buffalo Public schools to maintain diverse literature choices for all in our community.; Executive Committee Member of the Buffalo Community Parent and Teachers Congress (2025–2026)
To provide enhanced communication, additional opportunities, and support for both administrators and parents in various school districts in Western New York, I have helped motivated school districts form new 501c3 organizations that focus on the education, providing resources, and advocating for families with special needs students. We launched a new group in the Niagara Falls City School district, and have laid the ground work for two more in the coming year.; Facilitator for Special Education (2025–present)