Cayden joins the UME Digital Literacy Team as the Tech Educator for Baltimore City. He has a background in community organizing and education and is excited to contribute to strengthening the community and expanding access to digital resources in Baltimore. With a varied background in basic science and the humanities, Cayden’s previous projects include investigating the prevention of congenital heart defects and studying the relationship between literature and political activism.
Cayden moved to Baltimore City in 2024 after receiving a B.S. in Developmental Biology and a B.A. in Portuguese Literature from BYU, and he is excited to give back to the community that has welcomed him. He is preparing for a Ph.D. program addressing medical equity in urban areas. When he is not working, Cayden can be found outside hiking or inside cross-stitching.