About Me

I am an Acting Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington. My focus is evaluating the efficacy of behavioral interventions and how best to optimize behavioral interventions to suit the needs of individuals with chronic conditions such as chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, and fatigue.

I grew up in Morro Bay, a small fishing village on the coast of California. Despite having lived in and near major cities as an adult, I tend to carry this small town identity wherever I go.

I currently live in Seattle with my husband and two adorable chihuahuas

Morro Bay, CA

Bodhi is our beloved baby boy and is an expert at playing hard to get

Shanti is our feisty girl who is a softy at heart

Education

Ph.D.

I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ

M.A.

I received an M.A. in Psychology from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC

B.S.

I received my Bachelors degree in Psychology and minor in Women's Studies from Saint Mary's College of California in Moraga, CA. During my time at SMC, I competed as a Division 1 athlete in cross-country