About Me

My professional, community, and research interests are centered around social justice, mutual aid, and equitable access.  My volunteer, professional, and consulting experience includes serving as: 

• Board member, ACLU of Virginia (2024- present)

• Commissioner, Charlottesville Human Rights Commission (2019-2023)

• Director of Diversity & Inclusion at NRAO (2015-2025), where my work focused on structural change leading to a more equitable experience for marginalized youth in STEM

• Board member, and founding President, of PFLAG Blue Ridge (2010-2023)

• Adjunct faculty at the University of New Hampshire:  "Race & Diversity in the U.S.", "Human Development", & "(formerly) Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity")

• Adjunct faculty at Southern New Hampshire University ("Cultural Awareness and Online Learning")

• Consultant and speaker on topics related to equity, inclusion, and justice

 

I am trained in mediation, and am certified in Mental Health First Aid.

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Educational Background

• B.S. in Diversity and Communication in Organizations, Granite State College, University of New Hampshire

  • Capstone: "Best Practices for Developing a Transgender-Supportive Environment in Schools"​

• M.Ed. in Learning and Technology

  • Capstone: "Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Online Training Course on LGBT Issues for Trainers"​