I joined the Wellbeing and Exercise Lab as a Research Specialist in September 2024 and I am excited to be part of the RESIST project and Wellex team. Before starting this position, I completed a concurrent program at Iowa State, earning both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Diet and Exercise. My thesis focused on the associations between cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength with poor sleep quality in older adults. As I continue to explore the realm of research, I am interested in the associations between physical activity and mental health, as well as the relationship between physical activity and sleep quality. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, going on walks, reading, playing my Turkish instrument called the Qanun, and, being new to Madison, exploring new dining spots and trails!