Member of the Dissociation and Integration of Cognition and Emotion (DICE) Lab under the mentorship of Dr. Matthew JerramInterested in better understanding dissociation as an immediate and long-term response to trauma and recovered traumatic memories utilizing qualitative research methods.

Managing a caseload of 6-8 undergraduate students; conducting intake assessments and individual counseling sessions.

Coordinated the implementation of Strength at Home (SAH), an evidence-based and trauma informed intimate partner violence (IPV) prevention program, across all VA Medical Centers nationwide. Adapted and implemented the SAH program for military couples, civilian couples, and court mandated civilians at risk of engaging in IPV.

Interned with Dr. Bettina Hoeppner at the Research Recovery Institute to investigate the effectiveness of a phone-based intervention for smoking cessation using positive psychology

Worked with Dr. Mary Beth Medvide for her study examining the organizational, social, and relational factors that foster hope in marginalized young people.

Assisted in Dr. David Langer's study examining the use of the Shared Decision-Making model by local therapists and psychologists. Transcribed interviews describing their opinions on the model's effectiveness when working with minors and their families.

Writing and psychology tutor for The Center for Learning and Academic Success working with both English Language Learners (ELL) and native English speakers of all academic levels.Awarded the Ballotti Research Scholarship to investigate methods for enhancing The Center for Learning and Academic Success. Developed and implemented a workshop plan, grounded in research findings, demonstrating that regular journaling significantly improves ELL students' reading, writing, and speaking skills. Presented research and recommendations at the New England Peer Tutor Association Conference and the McNair/Ballotti Scholar Research Symposium.

Awarded a funded position with Dr. Jessica Graham-LoPresti to aid in her research addressing the relationship between racism and mental health in Black Americans