I graduated from Oregon State University in 2018 with a B.S. in Chemistry and a minor in Music Performance. Under the guidance of Dr. Michelle Dolgos, I synthesized and characterized novel double perovskites, Aurivillius phases, and metal oxide solid solutions with the aim of discovering new lead-free piezoelectric and/or ferroelectric materials. My current research focuses on developing and optimizing syntheses for 2D-layered chalcogenides.