Profile

Educational Background and Career Experience

• BA/BS Music and Psychology from the University of Washington
• MS Family Studies and Human Services from Kansas State University
• PhD Human Development and Family Sciences from Oregon State University

Community Involvement

Volunteered with many different non-profit community organizations as well as schools/districts as a parent volunteer, tutor, chess coach, accompanist (pianist for community theater), and speaker (e.g., workshops for educators and parents on social-emotional development).

Family

Husband, Colin, and one daughter in Corvallis public schools

Hobbies and Special Interests

Spending time with family like sharing a meal, taking walks, or playing games. Creating things from professional development trainings to music, writing, and art.