معرفی
Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Services at the University of Virginia's School of Education and Human Development. Nationally Certified School Psychologist specializing in school-based mental health and youth development initiatives.
Educational background: Ph.D. in School Psychology (Georgia State University, 2020), M.Ed. (Georgia State University, 2014), B.A. (Depauw University, 2010). Recipient of Dean’s Doctoral Fellowship and Outstanding Dissertation Award during doctoral studies.
Research focuses on student well-being through bioecological frameworks with emphasis on social justice and equitable measurement practices. Develops culturally responsive curricula for Black middle school youth in underserved communities. Leads action research to promote developmentally appropriate practices in middle schools and advance evidence-based, equitable school mental health systems.
Award highlights:
- College of Education and Human Development Dean’s Doctoral Fellow
- Department of Counseling and Psychological Services Outstanding Dissertation Award
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist credential
Professional leadership includes presidency of Hawaiʻi Association of School Psychologists and service on National Association of School Psychologists’ Government Relations Committee. Implements school mental health initiatives through Virginia Partnership for School Mental Health (VPSMH), E-IMPACTS project, and Remaking Middle School (RMS) consortium. Former school-based practitioner with Hawaiʻi Department of Education following APA-accredited predoctoral internship.
