I am a postdoctoral researcher working at the intersection of arts, education, technology, and aging. My work combines my academic research, artistic practice, and industry experience to investigate innovative approaches to designing emotionally rich and playful technologies. I received my PhD in music education from New York University in 2023. Alongside my research, I am a recording artist with Steinway & Sons with specialization in improvisation, and an inventor with two technical patents. I bring a unique edge to human-centered design, where my deep understanding of play, emotion, and improvisation fills the gaps that technology or AI alone can’t fully reach.