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Bio
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I am currently a fifth-year Ph.D student in Computer Science at the University of Chicago. I am a member of UChicago's SUPERGroup, where I am advised by Dr. Blase Ur. My research involves working with Large Language Models (LLMs) in a privacy and security context. I am interested in using LLMs as tools to preserve end-user privacy and security, as well as developing principled approaches for making LLMs safer tools to use in other contexts.


I am also proudly Texan (born n' raised), biracial, bisexual, and nonbinary (they/them). I powerlift, play music, and enjoy very nerdy tabletop games in my free time.

Awards and Fellowships
  • [2022] I applied for and was granted an Inclusive Climate Grant ($847.98) in 2022 along with Jake Chanenson to start an initiative focused on providing LGBT+ students at all academic levels in UChicago's Physical Sciences Department an area to work, quietly socialize, and be seen by other LGBT+ students and allies.
  • [2021] I placed second in AMIA 2021's Best Student Paper Competition which came with a $300 cash prize and free registration.
  • [2021] I was awarded the Crerar Fellowship ($5000) on the basis of being an exceptional applicant to UChicago's PhD program.
  • [2017] I was awarded an Academic Excellence Scholarship ($8000) on the basis of high academic achievement.
Service
  • [2023-Current] I served on the program committe for PEPR, and was the chair for the 2023 LLMs and AI session.
  • [2022-2023] I have served as an external reviewer for ACM CHI, reviewing papers relating to the intersection of HCAI, privacy, and security.
  • [2022-2023] I organized an event to foster community amoung the LGBT+ individuals in UChicago's Physical Sciences Department, along with Jake Chanenson
  • [2022-2023] I served as a volunteer for UChicago's Student Application Support Program, which pairs applicants from minority backgrounds with current PhD students to give feedback on application materials.
  • [2022-Current] I volunteer yearly for UChicago's South Side Science Festival , a STEM outreach event designed to bring the South Side and UChicago communities together.