Education
Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science
University of Miami
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
Miami, FL
Anticipated May 2026
In Progress GPA: 3.8
B.S. in Atmospheric Science
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Dec 2021
GPA: 3.8, Dean’s List. Minors in Climate Change, Business.
New York State Advanced Regents Diploma
Somers High School
Lincolndale, NY
June 2018
Graduate Coursework
Vortex Dynamics
Predictability
Hurricanes
General Circulation of the Atmosphere
Atmospheric Dynamics
Atmospheric Physics
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Atmospheric Chemistry
Undergraduate Coursework
Atmospheric Science
Synoptic II
Physical Meteorology
Atmospheric Dynamics with Lab
Atmospheric Thermodynamics and Hydrostatics with Lab
Climate Dynamics
Statistical Methods in Meteorology and Climatology
Climate and Global Warming
Microclimates
Computer Programming for Meteorology
Meteorological Observations and Instrumentation
Introduction to Weather Analysis and Forecasting
Basic Principles of Meteorology with Lab
Mathematics and Physics
Fundamentals of Physics I and II
Differential Equations for Engineers
Calculus III
Calculus II
Business
Finance
Introduction to Management
Financial Accounting
Electives and Distribution Requirements
Population Dynamics
Short Course in Python
Introduction to Ecology and the Environment
Introduction to Sociology
Applied Science Communication
First-Year Writing Seminar: Performing Protest
First-Year Writing Seminar: American Inequality
Introduction to Oceanography with Lab
Prior Research
Predecessor Rain Events
Mentee to Dr. Lance F. Bosart, University at Albany
As part the Science Research Program at my high school, I was tasked with reaching out to scientists in my field of choice for research opportunities. Over three academic years and two summers, I conducted research on predecessor rain events ahead of tropical cyclones, which are mesoscale areas of precipitation enhanced by moisture from a tropical cyclone. I presented my research at local, regional, and international competitions, earning several awards and honors.
Work Experience
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant
University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science
Jan 2022 – Present
· Enhanced research, teaching, and service activities that directly support my doctoral education
· Extensive studies of tropical cyclones (TCs), including TC thermodynamics, potential intensity theory, numerical modeling of TCs, and TCs and their environments in the historical record and in future projections
· Teaching Assistant for Foundations of Computational Marine Science (MSC 203; Spring 2024) and Tropical Weather and Forecasting (ATM 244; Fall 2024): supported student success and developed course materials
Pathways Intern
NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center, Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch
Miami, FL
May 2020-Present
· Supported the agency’s mission to protect life and property in the United States and internationally through operational tropical and marine weather analysis, forecasts, and warnings
· Served as a Dvorak analyst, estimating tropical cyclone (TC) intensity and position from satellite data
· Focal Point Duties: AI Diagnostics for Tropical Surface Analysis, Tropical Waves/Climatology, TAFB Social Media
Teaching Assistant, Basic Principles of Meteorology Lab
Cornell University Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Science
Ithaca, NY
August 2020-December 2020
· Responsible for most aspects of instruction, including writing a syllabus, giving weekly lectures before lab, making the course schedule, grading, and holding office hours
· Adapted to COVID-19 mitigation measures, including simultaneously teaching the course in-person and online
· Approx. enrollment 15 students
Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Oceanography
Cornell University Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Science
Ithaca, NY
August 2019-December 2019
· Teaching Assistant for Introductory Oceanography with Lab; approx. enrollment 1000 students
· Grading, leading a workshop on the final paper, responding to student inquires
· Assist Graduate TA with weekly lab sessions
Title Examiner and Administrative Assistant
Deed Access Inc.
Yorktown Heights, NY
June 2016-August 2019
· Preparing digital title examinations and certifications for properties in five counties in New York State
Affiliations
Cornell Chapter of the American Meteorological Society
President Emeritus May 2021-December 2021
Co-President May 2019-May 2021
Member August 2018-December 2021
Cornell University Glee Club
Publicity Officer May 2020-Decemeber 2020
Recruitment Officer November 2019-May 2020
Assistant Recruitment Officer April 2019-Novemeber 2019
Member January 2019-May 2022
American Meteorological Society
Student Member, Board for Operational Government Meteorologists 2021-2023
AMS Member Since 2016
National Weather Association
Student Member Since 2019
Volunteer Experience
Orientation Leader
Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Ithaca, NY
August 2019
St. Patrick’s Church Music Ministry
Yorktown Heights, NY
2008-Present
Somers Education Foundation, Somers PTA, STARS, Somers Science Research
Somers, NY
2011-2018
Yorktown Stage: Performer, Counselor, Usher, Volunteer
Yorktown Heights, NY
2009-2018