Education

  • Ed.D. University of Massachusetts, Amherst
  • M.A. New York University
  • B.A. University of Texas at Austin

Background

I joined Davidson College in 2018 and initially served as the Assistant Dean of Students for Diversity & Inclusion. In that role I provided campus and community-wide direction for major programs and activities in the areas of student diversity and inclusion.

As Chief Strategy Officer, I leads efforts to develop goals and priorities for Student Life and serve as the Division's official liaison to institutional strategic planning initiatives. I also identify innovative and best practices to address emerging student needs. Lastly, I lead professional development opportunities and support the recruitment/retention of Student Life staff.

I am a deeply passionate and highly relational in my work facilitating inclusive campus communities for college students across a variety of identities and backgrounds. I have years of experience as a practitioner, instructor and scholar in higher education. Within student affairs I worked in residence life, multicultural and international student services as well as LGBT and women's centers.

I have also taught undergraduate and graduate level courses on a variety on social justice education topics such as contemporary and historical manifestations of oppression, college student leadership, and intergroup dialogue. Currently I serve on the Governing Board for ACPA College Student Educators International as Vice President and will serve as President from 2022-2023.