Connecting people, practice & systems
I’m a psychologist by training, a clinician at heart, and somewhere along the way became a committed advocate for fixing systems that don’t work as well as they should, because people don’t exist outside the systems we ask them to navigate.
I’ve spent years sitting with people in the most human moments of their lives: helping kids, families, and individuals make sense of hard things and find a way forward. That work shaped me. It also showed me something I couldn’t unsee. Too many people struggle not because help doesn’t exist, but because access, systems, and structures get in the way.
So my work grew.
These days, I still care deeply about the clinical side of psychology, good diagnosis, effective treatment, and actually helping people feel better. But I’ve also stepped into leadership, advocacy, and policy spaces where I can help address the bigger picture. That includes mental health access, rural care, workforce challenges, and working toward policies that support responsible, evidence-based solutions.
I’m especially interested in what happens when we stop talking at each other and start getting curious instead. A lot of my work, whether I’m speaking, writing, consulting, or engaging in policy conversations, centers on how we create space for connection across differences, even when it’s uncomfortable (and let’s be honest, it often is).
I believe in smart systems, evidence-based care, and the kind of conversations that make room for both truth and grace.
Experience that connects practice and systems
My career has included founding and leading a child and family behavioral health practice, providing clinical supervision and training, consulting on grant-supported initiatives, and serving in professional leadership roles involving behavioral health policy and advocacy.
These experiences have shaped how I approach my work: with attention to the people involved, the systems in which they work, and the practical steps required to move from an idea to meaningful change.
My particular interests include behavioral health access, rural and underserved communities, workforce development, and initiatives that strengthen the systems supporting effective care.
How we might work together
I work with organizations, associations, and nonprofits on consulting, project management, and grant-related initiatives. I also provide clinical supervision and professional consultation.
Whether you’re developing a new initiative, preparing a grant proposal, or looking for help coordinating a complex project, I bring a combination of clinical perspective, leadership experience, and an interest in figuring out how to make things work in the real world.
Explore my services to learn more about how we might work together.
Let’s talk about what you’re working on.
You don’t need to have every detail worked out before reaching out. We can start with what you’re trying to accomplish and explore whether my experience and approach are a good fit.
