I’m a master’s student in the Security Studies Program at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, where I’m exploring the intersections of defense policy, biosecurity, and emerging technology.

I care deeply about shifting biosecurity governance to safer and more anticipatory systems to prevent accidental and deliberate biological threats, and advance responsible, inclusive governance across both civilian and defense spaces.

I’m especially concerned about the world not being able to handle or harness emerging technology, and I’m passionate about ensuring global biosecurity structures reflect equity, accessibility, and long-term resilience.

I’m committed to building systems that protect the future while ensuring that every community has a voice in shaping it. If the goal is to protect as much of the future as possible, then every voice and community strengthens our odds.

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Previously, I was a delegate at the Biosecurity Emerging Leaders Declaration at the 61st Munich Security Conference, United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs Youth4Biosecurity Fellow, and Nuclear Threat Initiative | Bio Next Generation Delegate. I also led Project SHIELD PH, an initiative that mapped the Philippine biosecurity system.

I help run Southeast Asia Biosecurity, a network of early-career researchers working on biosecurity in Southeast Asia. (You can subscribe to our newsletter here.)

I’ve been engaged in various research focused on biosecurity policy, governance, and implementation. You can find my other work and research experience on my LinkedIn.