I work at the intersection of science, art, and civic life.

From 1883 to 1929, Andrew Carnegie transformed the U.S. with over 1,600 libraries, creating keystone spaces that unlocked knowledge for communities across the nation.

In that same spirit, I founded The Plenary, Co., an arts and sciences nonprofit that creates civic imagination hubs where the public can engage with the social, technological, and environmental issues shaping our future.

For over a decade, I’ve worked at the intersection of neuroscience, education, and design, using my background in neuroscience and psychology at Harvard to develop original frameworks that synthesize insights from across disciplines. These frameworks guide The Plenary, Co.'s approach to making complex issues more accessible and actionable. Our projects, like I Am a Scientist, which has helped over a million students break through STEM stereotypes, and Illuminations, a civic art and science showcase, are grounded in this cross-disciplinary approach to fostering deeper engagement.

I’ve co-authored Science Not Silence, an anthology of science advocacy stories published by MIT Press, and led the S|GNS Summit to promote evidence-based policymaking. My experience as a lead organizer for the March for Science in San Francisco and Washington, DC, where we mobilized over a million people worldwide, reinforced my commitment to connecting science with civic action.

At The Plenary, Co., we’re building a dynamic ecosystem of immersive exhibitions, interactive salons, and research-driven storytelling, all informed by our original frameworks. By combining insights from science, art, and community perspectives, we’re shifting the culture of civic engagement and inspiring collective action around the most pressing issues of our time.

This is more than a series of projects—it’s a movement to rethink how we learn, collaborate, and engage with the world’s challenges. My work is about creating spaces where people can come together, explore new ideas, and act on what matters, moving us toward a future that’s equitable, sustainable, and shaped by all of us.