This individual holds a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of South Carolina. Their research focuses on infection control, healthcare-associated infections, and university health/well-being. They have extensive experience as a faculty member at Furman University and as a clinical professor at USC School of Medicine. Their publication record spans peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from COVID-19 risk management in educational settings to cardiovascular disease risk perception in students. They are actively involved in university service related to public health and pandemic planning.