Age: 36
BS Math ’03, MS Math ’05
Assistant professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University
My Greatest Accomplishment
As a first-generation college student, my greatest accomplishment has been continuing my education to obtain not only a bachelor’s degree but, ultimately, my PhD from Harvard. My parents are Caribbean-born immigrants and, although they were not able to attend college, they sacrificed to ensure that my brother and I attended college.
How Drexel Helped
By introducing me to the concept of practice-based learning. Through my participation in the co-op program, I not only realized my love for numbers and problem-solving, but the co-op program actually led me back into academia.
Where I’ll Be In Five Years
I will continue to use my quantitative skills to tackle some of the most pressing public health issues across the United States. My goal is to provide the evidence necessary to reduce health disparities, create a learning environment that prioritizes the need for quantitative skills within an interdisciplinary world, and teach future (bio)statisticians how to use their problem-solving skills to promote change.