I am an applied social science researcher, teacher, and human rights advocate. With 13+ years of experience teaching university courses on media, family, and social-psychology, and working on projects to support and advocate for vulnerable populations, I use my depth of research and teaching experience to bring positive changes to communities.

In addition to my academic work, I am an advocate for healthy, affordable, locally sourced food. As a partner, donor, and volunteer, I have led thousands of youth in hands-on healthy eating and farming lessons through the organization Project Grows.

When I am not teaching, researching, or getting my hands dirty, you can find me taking long walks, cooking, playing games, reading books, and spending time with my friends and family.