I am a Human-Computer Interaction researcher, designer, and developer exploring how interactive technologies can support storytelling, creativity, reflection, and learning. I am currently a PhD Candidate in Human-Centered Computing at the University of Florida, where I work in the Embodied Learning and Experience Lab under the direction of Dr. Sharon Lynn Chu.

My research focuses on interactive digital narratives and creativity support tools—particularly how the design of interactive systems can help people externalize ideas, make meaning from their experiences, and engage more deeply with creative and learning processes. My work spans interactive storytelling for mental health and education, embodied interaction, visualization, and novel approaches to creative expression.

I am a mixed-methods researcher with expertise in qualitative methods, and I bring together empirical research, interaction design, and technical development to build and evaluate novel interactive experiences. With a background in visual arts and experience developing systems in Unity and C#, as well as Python, JavaScript, and C++, I enjoy working across the boundaries of research, design, and implementation.