I am a PhD Candidate in Finance at Rutgers Business School with a strong academic background, including an MA in Economics from Vanderbilt University and dual bachelor's degrees in Applied Mathematics and Economics from UCLA. My research focuses on Banking, Financial Regulation, and FinTech. In addition to my research, I teach FinTech at Sacred Heart University and Financial Management at Rutgers University. Leveraging my expertise, I lead our team in gathering and analyzing extensive data on FinTech companies and work closely with VCs and FinTech founders in the New York area to foster innovative research projects and propel success in the FinTech industry.