Q: Out of everything you're working on right now, what are you most excited about and why?

A: I am most excited about our efforts to map and measure the accessibility of transportation systems in the United States. The disability community has been overlooked for too long, and our work aims to change that.


Q: What's the most meaningful aspect of your work?

A: The most meaningful aspect of my work is connecting it back to the public to drive real-world change. Past research from our lab has informed state-level policy changes and influenced federal department priorities. Ensuring that the data we generate reaches the public and can be leveraged to advocate for greater inclusion is why we do what we do!

Q: What's your favorite thing about our school and why?

A: My favorite thing about the School of Kinesiology is the interdisciplinary nature of the work being done. Interdisciplinary science fosters so much innovation and is the special sauce of what we do here. I feel privileged to collaborate and discuss ideas with experts ranging from cellular biologists to urban planners and everything in between.

Q: Which states and/or countries have you lived in? Which was your favorite, and why?

A: I've lived in Michigan, Oregon, and Maryland. My favorite is Michigan because it's where I was raised, and the Great Lakes are unmatched in beauty!

Q: What's one fun or surprising thing about you?

A: I am a Yooper and attended a one-room schoolhouse growing up. My sister was two grades ahead of me, which meant she was just two rows behind me in the classroom.