I'm an award-winning social worker committed to transforming mental health care for K-12 students. I'm also the pioneer of neuro-trauma-informed social work - a branch of study that builds awareness of the neurobiological effects of trauma on the brain across the lifespan.
My work involves creating neuro-trauma-informed learning environments for schools and youth-serving organizations. Since 2019, I've reached over 1000 students, social workers, and educators with educational content designed to improve mental health outcomes for K-12 students.
My certifications include Neurobiology for Mental Health Professionals (‘20), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (‘18), and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (‘16).
I'm also a graduate of New York University ('18, MSW), Columbia University ('15, MA), Nyack College ('12), and SUNY Purchase ('02), and now completing my MSc in Applied Neuroscience at King’s College London and doctorate in Behavioral Health at Arizona State University.
