“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” – Maya Angelou

The beauty of what Maya Angelou is highlighting is people’s ability to learn and improve. I have a strong desire to learn, which is why I got my master’s degree and completed the Medical Innovation Fellowship. I have learned so many technical and soft skills working on many challenging, real-world engineering problems (water-resistant ankle foot orthotic, wearable finger force sensors, etc.) and I am excited to never stop learning.

My compass in all that I do has always been about engaging with people, from running my own swim school and teaching lessons to people of all ages, to conducting my masters research on underrepresented injuries in the wrist. Now, as Vessl's CEO, I am passionate about designing for the end user, engaging the end user early in the design process and keep their needs paramount throughout.

I am an outgoing and natural born leader and have taken many opportunities to hone my leadership skills, such as mentoring my peers during my master’s work and holding a presidential role in two undergraduate clubs, and now leading Vessl.

Connect with me on LinkedIn; I am always interested in learning peoples’ stories.

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  Founding CEO in Vessl Prosthetics

  A whole new way to wear a prosthetic leg