Preferred Pronouns: She/Her

What types of questions can First-Gens reach out to you about?
Undergraduate research/presentations/publications, student loans and grants, stress and time management, academic culture, career planning.I worked my way through undergrad & grad with no financial assistance from family. I lead the Illinois Statewide Tick Surveillance Program, and study mosquitoes and ticks. I have experience with lab and field-work. I've worked in academia and government. I have ADHD/ASD.

I am Proud to Be First-Gen because …
It honors the hard work and sacrifices of my mother who struggled to overcome poverty, abuse, and a broken family.