Program: Summer Society and Climate Change in Kenya

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Type: International Teaching
Role: Co-Instructor
Term: Summer 2024

Co-instructed a program focused on climate change and its impacts in Kenya, where I guided 20 students through a unique educational experience. The program featured visits to the University of Nairobi and the Institute of Climate Change Adaptation, where students learned about local research on climate change and its effects on both the environment and communities. As part of the program, students participated in a game drive in a nearby national reserve, observing firsthand the effects of climate change on wildlife migration patterns. The experience also included discussions on ongoing mitigation efforts in place to protect ecosystems and support local communities. This program offered students a comprehensive understanding of climate change challenges and solutions in East Africa.

Organization: Vergnano Institute for Inclusion (VII)

Location: Storrs, Connecticut
Type: Teaching
Role: Math Instructor
Term: Summer 2024

Teaching through VII for the BRIDGE program, a 5-week intensive academic on-campus program for underrepresented students in professional STEM fields designed to bridge the gap between high school and college through intentional programming and enrichment activities. I taught a modified Pre-Calculus class aimed at equipping students with fundamental understanding in Math to excel during the academic year.

Program: Financial Technology (FinTech) and Culture in Ghana

Location: Accra, Ghana
Type: International Teaching
Role: Instructor
Term: Summer 2023

Lead the Fintech and Culture in Ghana program for 21 undergraduate UConn students. This trip took place during rain season which allowed student to gain an indirect understanding of the impacts of climate change on agriculture and everyday life in Ghana. Students learned about Ghana through literature, tours and presentations. Students also explored supply chain through the lens of chocolate making, and the importance of FinTech and Entrepreneurship through company visits, market trips and incubator hubs.

Program: Financial Technology (FinTech) and Culture in Ghana

Location: Accra, Ghana
Type: International Teaching
Role: Teaching Assistant
Term: Winter 2022

Supported the FinTech and Culture program in Ghana for 20 students as Teaching Assistant (TA). This was the inaugural program and the first of its kind in West Africa. As this was peak tourism time in Ghana, students experienced the influence of tourism on the country. Students visited a total of 3 different regions in Ghana. In the Central Region, they visited the University of Cape Coast and went to Kakum National Park. In the Eastern Region, they visited a chocolate factory and a cocoa farm. In the Greater Accra Region, they visited many historical locations such as the National Museum, Black Star Square and the Slave Dungeons.