Researcher and Administrator

I’m a researcher with more than 70 publications focused on communication, autism, and neurodiversity and have served as a journal editor on the same topics. I’ve received funding and reviewed grants from organizations like the National Institutes of Health, and I’ve shared my research through over 85 presentations across several countries.

I’ve held administrative roles at three different institutions, managing programs in Allied Health Sciences. I prioritize clear communication, compassionate accountability, sustainability, evidence-based practice, and equitable processes. In these roles, I’ve:

• Organized retreats, updated policies, and built international partnerships
• Coordinated professional accreditation processes
• Led equity initiatives focused on systemic change
• Managed budgets and adjusted programs during times of major change, like the COVID pandemic

Parent & Advocate

One of my greatest and most humbling teachers has been life experience with neurodiversity. I’ve lived with chronic migraines for the last two decades, and I have raised two neurodivergent sons, one of whom is Autistic. You can read here about how he, and other Autistic voices, have shaped my work. In addition to my family and talking about neurodiversity, I enjoy a strong cup of coffee and a walk in the woods.