Research & Experience
Selected projects
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Mapping 40 years of malaria treatment resistance
As part of a clinical trial team for an innovative malaria treatment, I introduced geospatial data analysis to Novartis’ Global Drug Development department, analyzed gene mutations relevant to malaria treatment, and produced hundreds of maps spanning over 40 years of treatment-resistance data.
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Gaps in drug development for neglected diseases
Extracted and analyzed data from the regulatory authorities of more than 30 countries and systematically coded disease data to identify where pharmaceutical R&D falls short of the global disease burden, informing strategic recommendations for future research investments.
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Desertification, land degradation, drought, and health
An extensive literature review on the connections between desertification, land degradation, drought, and health for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
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Climate and diarrhea in sub-Saharan Africa
Guided PhD students in conducting systematic literature reviews on climate-sensitive factors and diarrhea in sub-Saharan Africa, with strategies for comprehensive data collection and analysis.
Experience
From December 2022 to September 2025, I worked as an independent contractor through Macfadden Consulting, supporting clients including DNDi, UNDP, and WASTE as a health researcher and science communicator.
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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Research Contractor
August 2024 – July 2025
Conducted an extensive literature review on the connections between desertification, land degradation, drought, and health for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.
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Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi)
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Research Contractor
January – October 2023
Researched the mismatch between pharmaceutical R&D and global disease burden, focusing on neglected diseases, using regulatory data from more than 30 countries to identify gaps in drug development.
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Analyst of Climate Sensitive Diseases
January – April 2022
Researched how shifting climate patterns could alter the distribution and burden of neglected diseases in vulnerable regions, and assessed future therapeutic priorities to guide DNDi’s research and policy agenda.
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Centre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques en Côte d’Ivoire
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Research Consultant (remote)
September – December 2022
Guided PhD students on systematic literature reviews at the intersection of climate-sensitive factors and diarrhea in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Novartis, Global Health Division
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Student Researcher
January – July 2021
Conducted a systematic literature review on the future impact of climate change on health and potential implications for new therapeutic priorities in sub-Saharan Africa. Novartis supported my master’s research.
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Digital Solutions and Process Analyst
April – December 2020
Used geospatial analyses and visualizations with a use case in the value chain. Advised the digital team on using geospatial capabilities for the Global Health Insights Center, with a focus on patient reach in the supply chain, and mapped Global Health teams’ operational processes using the Nimbus system.
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Geospatial Data Analyst
September 2019 – April 2020
Introduced geospatial data analysis to the Global Drug Development department while on a malaria clinical trial team; analyzed gene mutations relevant to the treatment of malaria and produced hundreds of maps spanning over 40 years of malaria treatment-resistance data.
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Leiden University College
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East African Field Work Research Assistant to Dr. Caroline Archambault
January – June 2018 · The Netherlands, Kenya, and Tanzania
Investigated challenges related to sustainable livelihoods, including the environment, public health, social and cultural life, and development, using comparative and interdisciplinary research methods.
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Service & Leadership
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Global Shapers Community Bern
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Member
November 2022 – July 2025
Member of the Bern hub of the Global Shapers Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum led by young people working to contribute to their communities.
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MEDLIFE Student Chapter
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Promotion Officer and Education Coordinator
August 2017 – July 2018
Co-founded the European MEDLIFE student chapter at Leiden University College. Designed promotional materials, coordinated fundraising and educational events on development, global health, and poverty, and raised €23,000 from a €200 budget.
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Spirit Lake Reservation, North Dakota
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Project Organizer
December 2018 – April 2019
Organized a tribal-wide event bringing First Nation speakers to school children on issues affecting their community, such as substance abuse and sexual assault.
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Leiden University College
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Chair, Interfaith Committee
November 2016 – July 2018
Organized and coordinated multicultural events for students.
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