I want to spend my life solving complex problems in healthcare by building proactive, scalable, and sustainable solutions that address the unique challenges of marginalized populations.
Accordingly, over the last few years, I've sought to train a 360-degree perspective through each project I pursue, understanding that one-size-fits-all medical solutions will not catalyze health improvements on a global scale.
I'm determined to optimize human well-being, constantly seeking ways to improve and uplift.
My dedication stems from my personal journey with type 1 diabetes, after being diagnosed at the age of 7.
As I've grown up, I've transformed my relationship with the condition, recognizing that regulating nutrition, fitness, and sleep play vital roles in sparking my thriving state.
This approach allows me to lead a life where I'm confident that my potential knows no limits, and I aspire for my active and future contributions to allow patients to experience the same boundless potential.
Analytical thinking is at the core of how I approach problem-solving. I flourish when I can drill down to the atomic level of any problem, delve into the details, and uncover insights that enable me to connect the dots forward and backward.
Writing a review paper on VNS and its recent advancement for the treatment of neurological disorders.
A weekly blog sharing lessons and insights from my 4+ year wellness, fitness, and nutrition journey. As a type 1 diabetic for 11+ years & now a university student, I am determined to figure out how to thrive & share my learnings with you along the way :)
I am currently in my second year of the Medical Sciences program at Western University.
Shaped the strategy and execution of Univie’s organic presence and launched the blog and social media platforms.
I worked with the co-founders to develop marketing strategies that account for information precarity and insecure legal statuses.
Simultaneously, I started writing a spotlight series to share refugees' migration, health, and career journeys on the blog platform.
Completed an introductory EA fellowship, delving deeply into the fundamental principles of EA.
Shortly after, I joined Effective Altruism's Toronto Division as an apprentice specializing in team wellness and marketing.
I authored the chapter's monthly newsletters and developed a team health database aimed at enhancing employee well-being.
An overview of type 1 diabetes, nutritional psychiatry, and my evolving relationship with my condition.
Read moreA crash course on synthetic biology and its applications.
Read moreDiscussing why willpower isn't enough to drive action and how we can effectively change our exisitng habits.
Read moreHow to nurture a culture of healthy competition and the signfiicance of celebrating others.
. Read moreExploring the intricate layers of our global food system, initiated by an unexpected source - a culinary assignment. I discuss each step of the food system and highlight the wide-ranging effects of our food choices on biodiversity and the environment.
Read moreA review and reflection on 2021, a year of learning, growth, change and new experiences - & an update on my personal journey.
Read moreApplying Heraclitus' philosophy to my everyday life. Exploring the paradox of embracing change while yearning for pre-defined outcomes. I share my refined perspective on growth, continuous learning and contextual beliefs.
Read moreReflecting on the allure of perfect plans versus the need for execution. I share my personal experiences from high school and the repercussions I faced as a result of resisting change and being inflexible while striving to meet self-imposed expectations.
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