MS, Community Mental Health Counseling, 2020, Missouri State University CACREP Accredited
BA, Psychology, 2014, Missouri Southern State University
Professional experience
College of Education Diversity and Inclusion Task Force member, 2021-present, LGBTQIA + Subcommittee member 2022 - present
Developmental Center of the Ozarks Board, 2021-2023: member 2021; Board Effectiveness (chair), Strategic Plan and Bylaws Subcommittee 2022 - 2023; secretary 2022-2023
Master Advisor, 2022, Missouri State University
LGBTQIA+ Safe Zone Certified by Missouri State University Multi-Cultural Resource Center, 2022-2024
State of the Art Conference booth exhibit, 2021-2022
College of Education Diversity and Inclusion Task Force
Revamped the statement “who” and “what” we are doing
LGBTQIA + Mentor for COE and MSU Students
LGBTQIA + social support group
Presentations
Presented at Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Transition Training Institute, "Promoting Opportunities for Work, Education, and Resilience - What Do Inclusive Postsecondary Opportunities Look Like?", 2023.
Presented at Meeting of the Minds Missouri Partners in Prevention and Central College Health Association Annual Conference, "Higher Education is Possible for Students of All Ability Levels", 2023
Presented at Tools for Life Summit Conference, 2021
Affiliations
Chi Sigma Iota – Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society International
American Counseling Association
Psi Chi - International Honor Society in Psychology
Awards and honors
Chi Sigma Iota – Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society International
American Counseling Association
Psi Chi - International Honor Society in Psychology