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About Me

As an instructor at Toronto Metropolitan University, I teach accessible web design, e-commerce, Audio Description for Blind Low-Vision audiences, and Closed Captioning for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing audiences.



I recently completed my thesis which produced novel contributions to a model of human automation for live captioners, conducting the first study of its kind in the world, where captioners supervise AI to produce better outcomes for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing audiences. The results of this study were two-part, with one published in Applied Ergonomics, and the second to be completed soon.



Prior to that, I published research for single-swtich interfaces targetting quadriplegics with Dysarthria-- an underserved population living with motor speech and neurological disorders. The results of this work were published in ICCHP 2020 and ICCHP-AATE 2022 as part of the Young Researchers Consoritum, where a select few individuals advancing digital accessibility were asked to share their research in Lecco, Italy.



Early Foundations in Computer Science

I began in computer science, drawn to systems thinking and technical problem-solving. But the most meaningful challenges I encountered weren’t just about code — they were about people.

Bridging Technology and People

This realization led me to pursue a MASc in Industrial Engineering, focusing on research that connects machine learning, UX, and inclusive design.

Speech Accessibility Research

My thesis centered on real-time speech accessibility for people with dysarthria. It contributed to what is now the largest known dataset of dysarthric speech.

Human-AI Interaction and Automation Trust

I led studies on cognitive workload, trust calibration, and live captioning systems — always centering real users and measurable outcomes.

Teaching and Advocacy

I’ve taught accessibility topics at Toronto Metropolitan University, and collaborated with the Inclusive Media and Design Centre to exceed WCAG standards and advance inclusive technologies.

Where I’m Headed

Today, I design and build systems that adapt to users — not the other way around. I’m focused on Human-AI interaction, inclusive design, and making accessibility foundational across products and teams.