I am a recent Pharmacology PhD currently working as a research scientist in the lab of Dr. Christopher Kassotis at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. My overall research interests center on using interdisciplinary hazard identification and exposure assessment approaches to evaluate the human health risks associated with exposure to environmental contaminants. My dissertation research specifically focused on liquid crystal monomers (LCMs), an emerging class of persistent organic chemicals released from the liquid crystal display (LCD) panels in electronic devices. My work integrated diverse cell-based screening assays with early developmental exposures in a zebrafish model to characterize the endocrine and metabolism disrupting potential of individual LCMs and their mixtures. To complement this work, I also led local house-dust, screen-wipe, and environmental sampling campaigns in Detroit to quantify LCM exposure risk in humans and aquatic wildlife. My long term goal is to pursue a career in risk assessment where I can leverage my interdisciplinary expertise as an environmental toxicologist to protect both human and environmental health.