I have navigated significant personal and professional challenges that have shaped my commitment to behavioral health and recovery-oriented services. I earned bachelor’s degrees in psychology and neurobiology from the University of Washington in 2002 and later began doctoral studies in neuroscience at the University of Montana. After an extended interruption in my academic and professional trajectory, I recommitted to my education, career, and family.
Following this period, I returned to the workforce, regained custody of my daughter, and completed a master’s degree in behavioral health at Eastern Washington University in 2024. This education supported my licensure in both mental health and substance use counseling, allowing me to work across a broad range of clinical settings.
Outside of my professional work, I value an active, outdoor lifestyle that includes whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, hiking, and motorcycling. These pursuits reinforce principles of balance, resilience, and personal responsibility that inform my clinical approach and program development. My daughter shares many of these interests, further grounding my commitment to stability and growth.
My professional goal is to contribute to programs that promote self-respect, dignity, and accountability, ensuring that individuals seeking support are met with high standards of care and opportunity for meaningful change.
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