ACADEMIC JOURNEY

Educational History

Upon graduating from high school in 2012, I attended a community college between 2012 and 2014 before transferring to Florida International University to complete my bachelor's degree of arts in psychology. Immediately after my undergraduate tenure, I became a research assistant in several research laboratories and became excited about conducting independent projects involving a wide array of psychological topics. Ultimately, my repertoire of having gained multiple research experiences led me to join the Project on Language and Spatial Development, initially as a post baccalaureate assisting with data entry and subsequently as graduate student. I obtained my master's degree of science in 2023 and my doctorate degree of philosophy in 2025.

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Florida International University

August 2020 - December 2025

Conceived and developed a master's thesis and dissertation regarding both sex and individual differences in spatial attributes and performance on spatial measurements to investigate implications for pursuing STEM occupations.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Florida International University

August 2014 - December 2016

Beyond fulfilling required coursework with a GPA above a 3.5, extracurricular activities included joining psychology related organizations and memberships to establish unique collaborations with fellow psychology majors.

Associate of Arts in Psychology, Miami Dade College

August 2012 - December 2014

Attended a community college and completed general electives related to psychology courses to attain my degree and allow for successful transition to a 4 year accredited university.