My Why
I’ve always believed in the power of prevention and that exercise is medicine. While studying Kinesiology, I saw how movement, education, and community could transform lives. Everything changed on August 28, 2016, when I lost my 26-year-old brother to an opioid overdose. That grief became my purpose. I committed myself to understanding why it happened and how to prevent it, earning a PhD in Public Health Sciences, directing an opioid prevention grant, and devoting my research to trauma, substance use, and mental health.
Credentials & Expertise
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Doctorate:Public Health, Minor: Epidemiology
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Master’s & Bachelor’s in Kinesiology
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Assistant Professor of Addictions, Health Equity, & Public Health: Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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Fulbright Scholar (France, 2021–2023)
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$1 million+ in grant contributions
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13+ published peer-reviewed articles
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35+ peer-reviewed research presentations
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25+ community and regional trainings
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8 research and presentation awards
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Certified Yoga Instructor (200-Hour RYT)
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Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM)
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French speaking working proficiency
