​I am a personality and cross-cultural psychologist specializing in mental well-being and its connections to personality and cultural contexts. My research explores well-being, psychosocial functioning, quality of life, and optimal aging. With over 200 publications based on data from six continents, my work provides a globally informed perspective on human functioning and highlights the critical role of culture. 

I have expertise in data analysis and survey design, teach applied statistical methods, and offer statistical consulting services.

​I received my Ph.D. in Psychology from the School of Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington in 2013.