About

About Me

I’m a Ph.D. student in Mathematics Education at the University of Northern Colorado (2025–2029). I hold an M.A. in Mathematics from the University of Oklahoma and dual B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.

Before entering academia full-time, I worked as a Software Engineer at Northwestern Mutual and interned at iStream Financial Services. That industry experience gives me a unique perspective on how mathematical thinking and computational skills intersect in real-world applications.

I’m fluent in English, and a native speaker of Russian and Ukrainian.

Research Interests

• Bilingual mathematics graduate students’ experiences with learning mathematics
• Generative AI’s assistance in understanding complex mathematics
• Bilingual graduate students’ integration into new learning environments

Education

Ph.D. in Mathematics Education (2025–2029) University of Northern Colorado

M.A. in Mathematics — May 2025 University of Oklahoma

B.S. in Mathematics — December 2021 University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

B.S. in Computer Science — December 2021 University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Beyond the Classroom

I’m deeply committed to expanding access to STEM and supporting graduate student communities. I serve as Digital Coordinator for the Research in Graduate Mathematics Education (RGME) Group, organizing monthly virtual seminars and managing the group’s online presence. I also served as Upper Year Representative for the Mathematics Graduate Student Association at the University of Oklahoma.