PSU History
I am no stranger to Portland State. I earned my PhD in the Department of Sociology in 2014. I have also taught as an adjunct for the Department of Sociology and the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health.
Experience
Before joining the School of Social Work at PSU, I was an Assistant Professor at Pacific University, a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona, and briefly held a post-doc position at the University of California, San Diego. I've also held positions at the Great Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center and the Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center as well as the Department of Disease Control and Prevention for Washington County, Oregon.
Academic/Research Interests
As an Indigenous/multiracial scholar, my scholarship is committed to interrupting legacies of trauma that affect marginalized communities. I do this work by centering culture and diversity science to the health and well-being of people. My on-going scholarly interests include stress coping processes, resilience, Indigenous methodologies, health and well-being, and social and cultural determinants of health.
Personal Interests
As a long time member of the Pacific Northwest, I enjoy the outdoors including camping, hiking, and kayaking. I also enjoy obstacle course races, reading, and family.