Harper graduated from Indiana University in May 2025 with a B.S. in Exercise Science and a minor in Chemistry. During her undergraduate studies, she was honored to receive the School of Public Health Honors Notation, an award granted to only 11 students out of a graduating class of 864. 

She currently serves as a Research Coordinator in the Clinical Neurotrauma Lab, where her work centers on brain health and its intersection with athletics. She currently focuses on a study investigating the neuroprotective role of omega-3 fatty acids, and aids in other studies as needed. Harper played a key role in a novel study examining the physiological effects of sexual choking, contributing to data collection, blood analysis, and manuscript preparation. 

In addition to research, she previously worked as a patient care technician and physician secretary in the emergency room, where she has gained hands-on experience in acute clinical care. The combination of clinical exposure and research has deepened her passion for medicine and affirmed her decision to pursue a career as a physician. Harper plans to attend medical school with an open mind in hopes of finding a field she is passionate about. She is committed to continuing her involvement in research as a means of advancing evidence-based care.