My education path was non-linear. My initial intentions were to pursue clinical psychology. I really enjoyed trying to understand human behaviour and how people experience life. However, my growing passion for analytical challenges led me towards economics. It wasn't until a year into the program, and talking through my peers' programming assignments with them, that I declared in computer science.  I have two BSc's with distinction: one in financial mathematics and economics and another in computer science ( I know, it's a mouthful).  

Through my studies I never lost interest in understanding people. I sought out courses in human computer interaction and a professor recommended me for the masters at Université Paris-Saclay. This field combines the logic of computer science and the idea of optimization from economics with my experience in client care and interest in the human experience.

Recently, I worked with the eDAPT lab at UBC to explore inclusivity in mental health and social well being technology. My research challenged assumptions in literature on older adults, taking a socio-technical approach to design, and following a co-design methodology.  This research was the basis for my thesis, which achieved the highest grade of my graduating class.