I use research and strategy to solve complex problems in health, technology, and human behavior
Research, Strategy & Innovation
I’m a research and strategy leader with 7+ years of experience turning complex questions into evidence, insights, programs, and decisions. My work sits at the intersection of research, strategy, implementation, and human-centered design. At NYU Langone Health, I help lead a portfolio of 20+ initiatives while managing programs and partnerships, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and translating evidence and stakeholder needs into actionable recommendations. Across healthcare, digital health, nonprofits, and academic settings, I have worked on questions spanning user experience, health behavior, program design, implementation, evaluation, and organizational strategy. I am particularly interested in problems at the intersection of health, technology, human behavior, and real-world implementation.
Work at a Glance
My contribution
Developed the research approach using human-centered design principles
Conducted focus groups with key stakeholders
Analyzed community assets, barriers, and implementation needs
Translated findings into recommendations for program design and implementation
Communicated insights to multidisciplinary stakeholders
How might we design integrated care around the needs of underserved communities?
My contribution
Led development of the user research approach using human-centered design principles
Conducted iterative research to understand user needs, friction points, and opportunities
Translated research findings into prioritized product and service recommendations
Collaborated with stakeholders to improve the onboarding and user experience
Contributed to a 20% improvement in user satisfaction, 30% reduction in onboarding time, and 50% increase in user engagement
How might we improve the user experience of a digital play-therapy platform?
My contribution
Conducted ethnographic and qualitative research to understand team behaviors and workflows
Identified barriers and opportunities affecting interdisciplinary collaboration
Synthesized findings into practical recommendations for stakeholders
How might we improve collaboration across multidisciplinary teams?
My contribution
Partnered with nonprofit leadership to define organizational priorities and research questions
Built the organization's research and evidence approach from the ground up
Designed and led qualitative research with immigrant communities
Synthesized findings into program and policy recommendations
Facilitated human-centered design workshops to build organizational research capacity
Developed work that supported engagement with New York City stakeholders and contributed to a funded digital-literacy partnership
How might we understand the health and social needs of immigrants in Queens, New York?
My contribution
Designed qualitative research to understand user behaviors, barriers, and adoption
Developed focus group and interview instruments
Analyzed qualitative data to identify behavioral and implementation patterns
Synthesized findings into actionable insights for stakeholders
How might we understand what drives adoption of healthier technologies?
My contribution
Conducted quantitative analysis using R and Stata
Examined user engagement, self-efficacy, interest, and experience with exergaming
Translated findings into insights about technology-enabled physical activity
Featured in the press: Effects of Exergaming on College Students’ Situational Interest, Self-Efficacy, and Motion Sickness
How might interactive technology encourage young adults to be more physically active?