Outside of research, Iām actively involved in community mental health advocacy. I volunteer as the Northern Arizona chair for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, coordinating events like community walks and awareness campaigns.
I care about the work I do, but I also value the time I spend outside of it ā with friends, family, and in the outdoors. Getting away from the screen helps me reset and stay present in both life and research.
Here are a few snapshots from adventures that keep me grounded: scuba diving, XC skiing the American Birkebeiner, running rim-to-rim in the Grand Canyon, canoeing, and hiking with my dog.