Rooted in Equity. Driven by Youth Voice. Committed to Real Change.

I earned my B.A. in History from the College of William & Mary and began my career teaching secondary social studies. After four years in the classroom, I transitioned into school counseling, earning my M.Ed. in School Counseling in December 2016. With over a decade of experience in education, I now work as a consultant partnering with schools, nonprofits, and community-based organizations to improve services for young people.

In 2022–2023, I was honored to be recognized as Virginia’s School Counselor of the Year, an experience that deepened my commitment to advocating for culturally responsive and equitable practices that truly support youth. I hold a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Virginia Commonwealth University, where my research focuses on creating safe, healing-centered spaces for Black girls and girls of color through youth participatory action research (YPAR) and visual storytelling methods.

Connection is at the heart of my work. I believe in the power of story, community, and youth voice to create lasting change. This belief fuels everything I do—from public speaking to curriculum design to mental health training—and keeps me grounded in purpose.

Outside of work, I enjoy watching things grow, analyzing film and television, wading in water, and diving into new topics as a lifelong learner. I also remain deeply committed to community service and collective care.