Leadership Responsibilities

• Social Work Practicum Coordinator
• Collegiate Recovery Program Co-coordinator
• Supporting and overseeing case management, and care coordination services
• Facilitating the UCS Student Advisory Board

Education

• Coe College, 2010 – BA in History and Interdisciplinary Studies
• University of Iowa, 2012 - Master of Social Work

Theoretical Approach

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Feministic Therapy
• Motivation Interviewing
• Multicultural Therapy
• Solution-focused Brief Therapy
• Person-centered Therapy

Areas of Competency:

• Depression and Anxiety
• Stress management and adjustment concerns
• Substance Use/Abuse/Dependence
• Co-occurring disorders (mental health conditions and substance use disorder)
• Self-Esteem and Body Image Disturbance/Concerns
• PTSD/Trauma
• Gender Identity
• Identity Exploration
• LGBTQ+ affirming care

Professional affiliations

• National Association of Social Workers 

Biography

As a social worker, I prioritize collaboration and person-centered approaches to empower individuals in overcoming challenges. Drawing from my experience as a first-generation college student, I am particularly passionate about supporting students in navigating the unique obstacles they face in higher education.