I am a doctoral candidate in organizational behavior at Case Western Reserve University. My research centers on the bidirectional impact of mental health and the workplace, with specific interests in people of color, trauma across the lifespan, resilience and growth, organizational interventions, and social change. Through my investigation, I aim to uncover the socioecological impact of oppression on workers of color and how the workplace can compound stressors within their psychological, physical, familial, and socioeconomic domains.

My dedication to studying and teaching on mental health and workplace stems from my formative research in psychology and professional work experiences in human resources, organizational development, and clinical social work. As such, I have worked as an organizational development professional in companies such as Intel, Kraft Foods, and St. Joseph Mercy Health System, and served as a psychotherapist for college students at Wayne State University.

I hold a BA in Psychology from University of Michigan, a Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a Master of Social Work from University of Michigan. I am also a licensed social worker.