Resume

2025 - 2025
Technology Product Analyst Intern
State Farm Insurance
Bloomington, IL
Researched emerging AI technologies and coordinated vendor showcases to assess AI capabilities and industry trends aligned with workforce needs. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement AI/ML tools enhancing work and experience. Created visual dashboards to track AI project progression, outcomes, and strategic impact.
2024 - Present
Research Assistant
SIU, IT Department
Carbondale, IL
Conduct research on deepfake detection and disinformation trends, exploring both technical methods and psychological implications. Contribute to reports and academic publications, translating complex findings into insights for both technical and general audiences.
2024 - Present
Secretary
SIU, Women in Cybersecurity
Carbondale, IL
Elected Secretary of the SIU WiCyS chapter, supporting chapter organization and communication. Participated in the 2025 WiCyS National Conference, attending workshops and networking with industry professionals.
2024 - 2025
Claims Intern
State Farm Insurance
Bloomington, IL
Assessed damages and evaluated policy coverage with empathy and accuracy, helping customers navigate claims. Utilized proprietary software to streamline and claim handling efficiency in high-volume environments. Immersed in the core operations of a major insurer, gaining cross-functional insight and a customer-first perspective.
2023 - 2024
Research Assistant
SIU, Psychology Department
Carbondale, IL
Conducted detailed behavioral observations to support research on youth violence prevention.
2022 - 2023
HR Project Manager Intern
Resilience, Inc.
Remote
Researched and recommended psychology-informed recruitment strategies to enhance candidate experience, improve quality of hire, and boost retention through a more human-centered onboarding process. Created psychologically informed onboarding experiences that balanced digital tools with empathy and inclusion.
2022 - 2023
Board Executive
SIU, The BIG Event
Carbondale, IL
Recruited, interviewed, and hired 28 highly qualified leaders for The Big Event, resulting in a 45% leadership increase compared to the previous year. Implemented an innovative training program for event leaders, resulting in a decrease in leader absences at The Big Event. Executed targeted marketing campaigns to increase volunteer attendance at The Big Event.
2022 - Present
Clerk
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
Lead front desk operations with a welcoming, solution-oriented approach; communicate clearly and professionally to support students, staff, and faculty needs. Maintain database records for 10,000+ students and faculty, ensuring privacy compliance.

Education

Class of 2027
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
Bachelor's
Psychology & Information Technology
GPA: 3.9/4.0
Dean's List
University Honors Program
PSI CHI Honor Society

Certifications

August 2025
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
Validated knowledge of AI/ML services, workflows, and responsible AI practices within the AWS ecosystem.
May 2025
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
Demonstrated foundational cloud fluency, including AWS core services, security, and billing models.
May 2025
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
ISC2
Introduced to core cybersecurity concepts including risk management, access control, and network security.

Professional Skills

Web Development
AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.)
UI/UX principles
Cross-functional Collaboration
Research & Analysis
Communication & Teamwork
AI/ML
Human-Centered Design

Languages

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Python
SQL