I am a third-year PhD student at the University of Pittsburgh, completing my degree in Exercise Physiology with a collateral area of study in Pediatric Developmental Psychology. My core training and expertise is in clinical exercise physiology, with advanced skills in 12-lead electrocardiogram interpretation, clinical exercise testing, exercise pharmacology, and exercise programming across the lifespan. Throughout my PhD, I have obtained advanced education and training in child development, developmental assessments, and neurodevelopmental disorders, which I have integrated with my expertise in clinical exercise physiology to optimize child development via physical activity. Upon the completion of my degree, I intend to work as an independently-funded research faculty member investigating the psychological and physiological effects of multi-modal physical activity interventions in children with congenital heart conditions.