Pronouns: she/her/hers
I am excited to be working with the Center for Student Counseling and our amazing team. Counseling is my passion, and I spend most of my time teaching in the counselor education master’s program here at Purdue Fort Wayne. I teach both school counseling and mental-health counseling classes, including Essential Counseling Skills, Practicum and Internship, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Addiction and Trauma Counseling, School Counseling Leadership, Multicultural Counseling, and Counseling Theory. In my role as interim associate vice chancellor for student wellness, I work with the Division of Enrollment Management and the Student Experience to oversee the center, as well as the Office of Student Conduct and Care, Disability Access Center, and Wellness and Recreation. I know that college is both an incredible and stressful time in life, whether you are an undergraduate, graduate, traditional, nontraditional, or international student. My goal for the center is that we will work hard to help all students thrive, both academically and personally. We want to assist you in creating a life that feels intentional and meaningful, while also promoting your overall wellness and happiness. I supervise our therapists and help with training, consultation, and walk-in counseling services, but do not take scheduled student appointments at this time. When I am not on campus, I love spending time with my family and friends (and my very klutzy standard poodle), being outside, swimming, kayaking, reading, watching movies, and traveling.
Education
- University of Toledo, Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, M.S. in Counseling
- The College of William and Mary, B.S. in Psychology
