Educational History

Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Shenandoah University — August 2023
Master of Occupational Therapy, James Madison University — December 2013
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Minor in Family Studies, James Madison University — May 2011

Professional Highlights

• Fieldwork Educator of the Year, Shenandoah University Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Loudoun Program — 2024
• Fieldwork Educator of the Year, Shenandoah University Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Weekend Program — 2026
• Community Partner of the Year, James Madison University Department of Health Professions — 2024

Research

Doctoral Capstone Project—Exploring implications of occupation-based living skills education programming with discharge preparedness in an inpatient psychiatric setting: 1Pine discharge preparedness program.
Graduate Thesis, co-authored with Emily Hamilton—Resilience, routines, stability, and their impact on the transitional process from foster care to independent living.

Fields of Expertise

Mental Health