Education

PhD, Infant & Early Childhood Development emphasis in Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities, Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA
Concentrations in: 1) Reflective Practice and Supervision; 2) Developmental, Individual Differences, Relationships (DIR®)
Master of Occupational Therapy, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA
BS in Exercise Science & Pre-Occupational Therapy, West Chester University, West Chester, PA

Research

• Identity-affirming healthcare for Autistic community stakeholders across the lifespan
• Relationship-focused approaches and OT/mental health collaborative clinical support for children and families
• Disability justice and community mutual aid
• Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in clinical OT practice and education
• Professional identity development, experiential and transformative learning, and reflective practice in clinical OT education
• Emerging / innovative OT practice settings

Professional memberships

American Occupational Therapy Association

Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association

Pennsylvania Association for Infant Mental Health