Born and raised in the Steel City (Pittsburgh, PA), I am an avid Steelers fan, lover of Primanti sandwiches, and devoted to throwing “yinz” into conversation as much as possible.

I attended the Pennsylvania State University (Erie) for my undergraduate degree where I majored in Psychology, Human Factors and Design. In an attempt to avoid snow for a few years, I moved to Orlando, FL to work on my Master’s and Ph.D. in Human Factors.

I recently completed my Ph.D. in the Human Factors and Cognitive Psychology at the University of Central Florida where my research focused on vigilance in remote environments. While completing my degree, I found usability and user experience research at the top of my reading list. More specifically, I enjoy applying my expertise in cognition and attention to the fields of UX, human factors engineering, and research.