I grew up in Tennessee and studied Anthropology and Human Biology at Emory University before attending medical school at the University of Minnesota. My interests center on structural approaches to care and advocacy, particularly in healthcare policy, payment, and practice. I’m also drawn to the relational side of medicine: the conversations that build trust and the moments of connection that shape healing.
In medical school, I worked with the Minnesota Medical Association and the American College of Physicians to shape policy at both state and national levels. My focus on insurance and healthcare policy reform emphasizes cost containment, expanded access, and integrated solutions to improve affordability and care transitions. I also explore these issues through a health policy podcast with Wharton at UPenn, where I interview experts on the economics of healthcare delivery. In medical education, I’ve worked on AI-based assessment tools, exploring the role of technology in training the next generation of physicians. I was drawn to CHA for its commitment to community-based care and training physicians to think critically about the structures that shape health. Outside of medicine, I love traveling and boating with my partner. I’m also a fan of good books, poetry, piano, new food scenes—and co-parenting two cats.
Pronouns: He / Him / His