I received my B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Florida International University and I graduated from the Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. My doctoral research focused on studying the biophysical properties of cells and tissues to advance the use of pulsed electric fields as a cancer treatment modality. I am interested in utilizing organoids to study the role of tumor initiating cells (TICs) in the progression and metastasis of colorectal cancer, and to probe signaling networks involved in these processes at the single cell level. In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching movies and documentaries, and have recently taken up cooking. I look forward to enjoying the live music scene in Nashville and exploring this great city and surrounding areas. Funded by T32CA119925 and U2CCA233291S1 Diversity Supplement.