I am an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the College of Pharmacy at The University of Texas at Austin, where I focus on equity‑driven teaching, student development, and interdisciplinary approaches to pharmacy and STEM education. I earned my B.A. in Sociology and Education Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by an M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from The University of Texas at Austin, and later completed my Ph.D. in Social Science and Comparative Education with a concentration in Race and Ethnicity at UCLA. 

As a faculty member, I am trained as a subject matter expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education and in intergroup dialogue, and I am recognized as a highly rated instructor and facilitator skilled in consensus building and delivering impactful diversity education. Over the past six years, I have published seven peer‑reviewed journal articles—including five as first or corresponding author—along with four book chapters and three research reports. I have also delivered 49 conference presentations and oral talks during this period, contributing to ongoing national conversations about inclusive pedagogy, equity in STEM, and student engagement. 

My work extends beyond teaching and research into institutional leadership, where I am committed to transforming learning environments and supporting student success. I previously served as Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the College of Pharmacy, leading initiatives that advanced equitable student pathways, faculty development, and campus‑community partnerships. My projects have been supported by more than $682,000 in external funding, and I have been recognized through awards such as the NADOHE Academic Diversity Officer Fellowship and the Center for Teaching & Learning Collaborative Learning Community Grant. I also contribute nationally as a journal reviewer, organizational member, and facilitator for inclusive STEM teaching initiatives. Across all aspects of my work, I am deeply committed to fostering learning spaces where students feel supported, seen, and empowered to thrive.