PSU History
I have worked at Portland State University for many years and have been a Research Assistant in the School of Social Work at the Regional Research Institute since 2016.
Experience
Much of my early career was spent supporting students and strategic partnerships in the Graduate School of Education at PSU. From there, I worked in non-profit youth arts programming before returning to PSU to pursue a degree in Post-secondary Adult & Continuing Education. Concurrently, I became a mentor through the FUTURES Project at the RRI, and decided to focus my graduate studies on mentorship and support for youth and young adults with lived experience in foster care. After my degree, I also branched out to support the mentorship and outreach efforts with the Build EXITO Undergraduate Research program.
Academic/Research Interests
My professional research and academic focus continues to be on holistic mentorship and the development of sustainable programs that support youth and young adults to pursue education while also supporting their lived experiences and mental health.
Personal Interests
MUSIC! Also dancing, coffee, long walks, community, and beach time. And novels.