I am currently a graduate student at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. I am working towards my PhD in Educational Psychology with intentions to progress towards a profession in pediatric psychology. I am a graduate research assistant with Dr. Sue Sheridan and Dr. Susan Swearer, completing both data related tasks and interventions for research. Additionally, I conduct psychological and educational assessments with children in schools and clinics. I also work with Dr. Dave Hansen’s Child Maltreatment Lab to provide group interventions for children, adolescents, and parents affected by child sexual abuse and assault. I decided to return to school following my career as a Certified Child Life Specialist at Children’s Hospital Colorado in the Emergency Department. I received my Masters of Science in Health and Human Physiology: Child Life in May 2019 after the completion of a Child Life Internship at Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines. I passed the ACLP certifying exam shortly thereafter. I also received my Bachelors of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from The University of Iowa and passed the NCTRC certification exam, making me a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with experience with individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.