Why did you choose to study at UEL?
I chose UEL because they were offering the course I love and it was close to home.

What is your one special memory of your time at UEL?
The Olympics! The university was chosen as the training centre for the American contingent for the 2012 Olympics and we were selected as volunteers for the game.

What have you done since graduating from UEL?
Since graduating I have become a registered Biomedical Scientist and have worked in several NHS laboratories in different pathology departments such as biochemistry, haematology, cytology, point of care and electrophoresis.

What is your current job role? And what does it involve?
I am currently leading a team of scientists undertaking the ramping up of COVID-19 testing for the UK Department of Health and Social Care.

How did UEL help you get to where you are now?
I was helped by the employability team to gain a work placement. This built my confidence.

What advice would you give your younger self?
I would advise my younger self to cherish every moment and stay true to yourself.

What advice would you give to UEL current students preparing to graduate?
I would advise UEL students preparing to graduate to take risks and not be afraid to step out of their comfort zone, as that is how personal growth occurs.

Tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know:
People do not know that I have taken fifteen lessons towards a national pilot licence.

If you were to do it all again, would you still choose UEL?
Yes, I will always choose UEL. The lecturers were very helpful.