A little bit about me

I am a dork and a nerd. I have a childish sense of humor, like a 12-year-old boy. I have 8 tattoos. I overthink things. I am terrible at texting people back. In my 40s I signed up for Roller Derby (Bustin Timberlake here). I'm pretty sure I have liked everyone I've ever met (maybe not the mean people - I am a sensitive girl).

I love coffee. I have a goofy laugh. I cry at pretty much every movie I watch. I've ridden my bike the length of the Erie Canal, and the length of the East and West Coasts of the US. I want to do a "legit" Transcon someday. I love a hoppy IPA at the end of the day.

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I am the mother of two awesome boys, 19 and 23. I am also a scientist with a background in biochemistry, biophysics, and systems biology modeling. I work as a consultant, providing mathematical modeling support to the pharma/biotech industry. In 2nd grade, after seeing amoebas and paramecium through the microscope, I decided I wanted to be a scientist. I am fortunate to have a career that brings me joy and positively impacts patients. I really love my job. 

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I also love being outdoors. Riding my bike and running are two of my favorite things, especially in the woods on steep gnarly trails (flowy ones are fine, too). I also enjoy pushing myself and have learned to say "yes" to challenges and adventures as much as possible. I am surrounded by adventurous friends who may not realize how much they help me work towards one of my biggest goals in life - accomplish things that impress my boys.

Check out some of the links below to share in my adventures.