I am a Chemical Engineer with focus in Environmental Toxicology. I have worked in both the private and government sectors of Liberia in key leadership roles, from serving as the health sector focal point for chemical safety to being the laboratory manager of the Environmental Health Laboratory (EHL), National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL). Additionally, I am proud of my significant contributions as a leader, teacher, and researcher to the education system of Liberia.

My goal is to help develop the scientific research capacity of Liberia to an internationally recognizable standard, especially in the area of environment health and toxicology. Liberia has been affected not only by economic hardship and the civil wars, but also by climate change and industrial activities that contaminate the ecosystem of the country. It is my belief that evidence from scientific research can be used to address the increased burden of diseases from the environment.

I am a quantitative epidemiologist who develops and implements behavior-epidemiologic transmission models to evaluate the dynamics of and interventions against emerging infectious diseases in humanitarian settings. It is my goal to generate relevant and informed evidence that can guide public health decision-making in complex emergencies. I am a passionate educator with a long history of teaching math, science, and prevention programming to students of all ages. Likewise, I am an avid learner who continues to grow, in part through the collaborations, mentorships, and friendships that have developed out of field epidemiology experiences across the globe.