I’m currently a researcher and Ph.D. candidate at Stanford University, where I’m advised by the wonderful Hyowon Gweon! I also work with Mike Frank & team on LEVANTE and collaborate with the Bonawitz CoCoDev Lab at Harvard University!

I care about (1) conducting basic research that advances our understanding of how our minds and brains learn and develop from childhood onward, and (2), leveraging this understanding in policy, tech, and education to benefit children's development and learning. You can read more about my research here, and one of my (co-)efforts to build bridges between science & the world outside of science here!

I'm Swiss-Kenyan and was born and raised in Biel, a small bilingual town sitting right between the German- and French-speaking parts of Switzerland. I spent most of my childhood years playing video games. After high school, I worked in asylum law & immigration law with Switzerland's DOJ, did some teaching in special ed, and helped toddlers have a fun time in preschool. I then went on to study and do research in Zurich, Berlin, Munich, and Boston as a Fulbright scholar & Studienstiftung scholar.

I like to read and write, wander around and photograph my surroundings, and dabble in small web design projects (like this website!) I also enjoy baking, home decor/interior design, and winter sports (skiing & ice skating), am trying my hand at dance, and do my best to log the many shows and movies I enjoy(ed) watching :)

Thanks for stopping by, and don’t hesitate to reach out!