I am a doctoral student at the University of Michigan School of Information where I am working on my PhD in Information Science and advised by Dr. Nazanin Andalibi. At a broad level, my current research interests are in social computing, health informatics and human-computer interaction, primarily investigating the connections between digital technologies, AI/algorithms, well-being, body-self relationship, stigma and marginality. I am part of the Social Media Research Lab and Marginality in Sociotechnical Systems (MiSTS) research group.

I graduated from the University of Michigan with my Master of Health Informatics and Master of Urban and Regional Planning with a focus on Data Analytics and UX Research in May 2021. During my time at the University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI), I worked directly with Dr. Nazanin Andalibi as a REMs Fellow and advisee.

My work has been published in CSCW. I am a recipient of the Margaret Mann Award, the top graduate student award UMSI grants for future promise through evidence of accomplishment and service at UMSI. I have also been selected as a UMSI Merit Scholar when beginning my doctoral program.

Prior to completing my graduate degree, I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature with a minor in Arab and Muslim American Studies. I enjoy trying new recipes, spending time with my round cat Yeimy, and exploring new cities and amusement parks with my loved ones.