Zill is an experienced college-level tutor with four years of experience teaching introductory chemistry, one semester tutoring physiology, and one year teaching electricity and magnetism in physics. A recent graduate of Brown University, she holds an A.B. in Economics and Public Policy and a Sc.B. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with Honors. Through the National Education Opportunity Network (NEON), she also taught high school students in Law and Literature and Introductory Public Policy, further developing her commitment to accessible and engaging education. Her teaching experience is complemented by a background in science communication and peer mentorship. Beyond education, Zill has conducted biomedical research at Brown’s Center for Spine Tumor and Chordoma Research, completed clinical research at Prisma Health, and contributed to public health policy initiatives through the STAT Network at Brown’s School of Public Health. Her research has explored the tumor immune microenvironment in chordoma and the relationship between historical redlining and contemporary health outcomes. With interests spanning education, biomedical science, and public policy, she is passionate about making complex concepts accessible and helping students build confidence in their learning.