BIO and CV
Personal Profile
Nobody knows anything. We'll take this leap, and we'll see. We'll jump, and we'll see; that's life.
—Joe Versus the Volcano
It's been a long, curving road that's made me who I am today. I've been a researcher, an educator, a systems engineer, a writer, and a toymaker. It took me half my life to find my calling, and I've never been happier.
In the middle of life's journey I found myself in a dark wood, and I knew not the way
Dante Alighieri, Inferno I:1-3
There's more to my story. You can read more about my experience and what brought me to the field of psychotherapy elsewhere on this site.
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You can view my scientific publication history, including peer-reviewed journal articles, on ORCiD, NCBI, or ResearchGate. I'd also love to connect with you via LinkedIn!
Training & Licensure
2024
CBTIweb
In affiliation with MUSC
CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Evidence-based assessment, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and treatment of insomnia in civilians and veterans, including use of the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 Sleep Disorders-Revised (SCISD-R).
Education
2021-present
National University
San Diego, California
MA, Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT)
Specialization in Medical Family Therapy (MedFT), also known as integrated behavioral health (IBH). Pre-graduate clinical supervision will begin in October 2023, with an expected graduation date of November 2024.
2018-2020
Utica University
Utica, New York
MS, Data Science (MSDS)
Specialization in Cyberintelligence. Cumulative GPA 4.0.
Thesis title: Covariation of Beta-amyloid and Tau protein Bioburden with Functional Connectivity in the Normative Aged (Dr. Michael McCarthy, advisor)
2006-2009
Nathan S. Kline Institute
Orangeburg, New York
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Medical Physics
Developed MRI data analysis software, served as neuroscientist and data analyst on multiple clinical research projects in humans and animals, provided surgical, statistical, and MRI operational support, authored literature reviews and whitepapers, contributed to the Department of Medical Physics educational program by training physicians and medical, graduate, and undergraduate students in data analysis and neurobiology, expanded the Division's expertise in acquisition and analysis of massive datasets, and improved existing technologies and methodologies for visualizing and integrating higher-dimensional data.
2002-2008
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
PhD, Neuroscience
Cumulative GPA 3.5.
Dissertation title: Neurodynamics of Episodic Memory Consolidation (Dr. Laura Symonds, advisor)
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1998-2002
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
BS, Biology
Specialization in Molecular Biology. Cumulative GPA 3.2.
Capstone project: Optimization of conditions for laboratory analysis of DNA at the TPOX locus (Dr. Therese Poole, advisor)
Experience
2019-present
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia
Academic Research Scientist
Collaborated with diverse teams at diverse teams at Emory, Veterans Affairs, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, and the Shepherd Center on human and rodent neuroimaging projects. Projects included epilepsy, aging, Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment, neuropathic pain, vestibular impairment in concussion patients, and effects of mindfulness meditation in healthcare trainees. Performed fMRI, volumetric-morphometric, spectroscopic, and frequentist, Bayesian, and machine learning analyses.
2015-2022
Bold & Stark LC
Woodstock, Georgia
Owner and Data Analytics Consultant
Provided contract human and rodent data analytics, communications, visualization, and programming services to federal, state, and private institutions, including the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and UC Davis. Delivered weekly and final reports to clients. Managed social media presence and advertising; authored web documents and interfaces in HTML5 and CSS; and ensured regulatory compliance with state entities.
2016-2019
CNI Advantage, LLC
Decatur, Georgia
Scientific Technical Writer
Created scientific documentation regarding restricted bioagents and toxins, biosafety containment, and related regulation for government entities, including detailed transcripts of meetings, action items, decisions, agendas, and other documents according to government guidelines. Maintained an electronic study repository and managed the author, review, and approval process for electronic submission documents. Optimized existing procedures and made recommendations regarding internal document controls and work practices. Facilitated document review and resolution meetings and reviewed work of other writers for accuracy, quality, focus, format, and stylistic requirements as needed.
2016-2017
Georgia Public Broadcasting
Atlanta, Georgia
Technical Production Consultant
Authored content for, and served as onsite consultant during filming of, an educational video series on physics for Georgia high school students. Generated briefing documents and supplementary materials, reviewed filming scripts, provided feedback regarding technical accuracy of content and pedagogy, and created and collaborated on educational enrichment activities.
2014-2015
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Norwalk, Connecticut
Museum Educator (STEM Specialist)
Designed and taught STEM/STEAM classes and activities for children aged 3-11 at the museum, New York and Connecticut schools, and other locations. Served as Science Advisor for the Museum: directed exhibit and event planning, mentored science-based Gallery Team, and reviewed documents and lesson plans for scientific accuracy and clarity. Designed and built electromechanical learning aids and performed bench testing and repair of electromechanical devices in exhibits to support Engineering staff. Provided pedagogical and science training and resources to other educators and museum staff.
2009-2014
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, New York
Associate Faculty
Served as neuroscientist, project manager, programmer, and data analyst for diverse basic and clinical/translational research projects. Responsible for human and animal MRI, DTI, and PET/CT data acquisition and maintenance as well as routine animal neuro- and vascular surgeries. Authored technical dossiers and whitepapers, literature reviews, and written and multimedia training materials (scientific compute cluster usage, programming, neuroscience, and surgery). Led programming team to design and implement an automated, expert-systems/machine learning data processing pipeline on a supercomputing cluster. Performed statistical analysis and predictive analytics of large, multidimensional MRI datasets using AFNI, FSL, SPM, and other toolkits, presented research findings at biomedical conferences and in scientific journals, and instituted and led Educational Outreach programs.
Memberships
2024-present
APA
American Psychological Association
Lifetime Member
2022-present
Delta Kappa
International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society
Lifetime Member
2022-present
CFHA
Collaborative Family Healthcare Association
Member
2022-present
Sigma Alpha Pi Honor Society
National Society of Leadership and Success
Lifetime Member
2023-present
Omega Nu Lambda
National Honor Society, Phi Chapter
Lifetime Member
2024-2025
MFTSAC
National University MFT Student Advisory Council
Member
2021-present
AAMFT
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Student Member
2021-present
NAEYC
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Member
2021-2024
ISMRM
International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
Member
2021-2023
ASNR
American Society of Neuroradiology
Member (Research Scientist)
2019-2023
ASFNR
American Society of Functional Neuroradiology
Member