Curriculum Vitae
Browse my full CV for information on the breadth of my teaching, clinical, and consulting experiences.
Licensure
2022-Present
Licensure in Clinical Psychology in Minnesota (LP6823)
2020-Present
Board Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology
2013-Present
​Licensure in Clinical Psychology in California (PSY 25887)
Education
2007-2012
Doctorate of Psychology
University of La Verne
2000-2004
Bachelor of Arts
Occidental College
Study abroad at the
Australian National University
Clinical and Community Psychology
Cognitive Science and Kinesiology (Dual Major)
2021
Yoga Leadership Training
University of California,
Los Angeles
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
2019
Trauma-Informed Yoga
YogaWorks
40-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Training
Additional Training
Racial Equity Leadership Certification
Facilitating Racial Equity Collaborative (FREC)
Anti-Racist Educator
UCLA
Women's Initiative for Professional Development
University of California
Jan 2020-Present
Director of Learning and Development
Chair, Continuing Education Committee
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Division of Population Behavioral Health (DPBH)
UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence (CoE)
Nathanson Family Resilience Center (NFRC)
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Manages members of the online learning implementation team
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Develops and executes a strategic plan for the Public Partnership for Wellbeing (a partnership of multiple UCLA entities and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health) Learning Management System, a platform to support the workforce of Los Angeles County, with a commitment to racial equity at the center of this work
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Manages the development of live, recorded, and online evidence-based trauma- and resilience-informed workforce development materials, curricula, protocols, courses, and expert interviews, including the use of best practice training techniques, evaluation, and quality improvement for various audiences
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Directs the development, conduction, and evaluation of trainings in stress, trauma, resilience, family-centered care, and evidenced-based practices
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Oversees needs assessments and program evaluations, continuous quality improvement, and data-driven decision-making for the Learning Management System
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Serves as the school-based work group clinical and curriculum development and implementation lead
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Provides coaching, consultation, and technical assistance to individual providers and organizations
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Provide global consultations on resilience skills training in various countries
2016-2019
Assistant Director of Training/Acting Director of Training
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Division of Population Behavioral Health (DPBH)
UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence (CoE)
Nathanson Family Resilience Center (NFRC)
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Managed Senior Clinical Training Managers, Lead/Master Trainers, Counselors, and Program Coordinators Directed the program development, implementation, and evaluation of training in stress, trauma, resilience, family-centered care, and evidence-based practices with a commitment to racial equity at the center of the work
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Managed the development of trauma- and resilience-informed training materials, curricula, and protocols, including the use of best practice training techniques, evaluation, and quality improvement process and over the delivery of trainings
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Cultivated community partnerships to customize and provide workforce development trainings
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Served as the school-based work group clinical and curriculum development lead
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Provided coaching, consultation, and technical assistance to individual providers and organizations
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Enhanced the online learning experience by organizing high-quality resources and information in a user-friendly way, including tools to use and access technology
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Conducted needs assessments and program evaluations; provided oversight of continuous quality improvement, and data-driven decision making
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Oversaw the writing and submission of grant reports
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Served as a content expert for the Culturally Responsive Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing, and Regulating emotions: The five skills of emotional intelligence (RULER)-FOCUS project
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Provided training, development, and support for the use of the Behavioral Health Checkup, standardized behavioral health rating scales, to various clinics throughout the UCLA Health System
2014-2016
Lead/Master Trainer
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Division of Population Behavioral Health (DPBH)
UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence (CoE)
Nathanson Family Resilience Center (NFRC)
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Developed, conducted, and assisted in the evaluation of trainings for mental health professionals, working with both civilian and military families, using the Families OverComing Under Stress (FOCUS) evidenced-based practice suite of services
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Developed and implemented the Training of Trainers curriculum for the FOCUS Model
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Provided and developed training and lectures to the community on a variety of topics relevant to trauma and the military
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Provided management and oversight of Training Coordinator
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Contributed to web-based training, resources, and discussion boards
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Utilized and implemented best practice training models
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Provided ongoing consultation, problem-solving, technical assistance, and assessment of model fidelity to providers in group and individual formats
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Planned and supervised the development of a portfolio of intervention materials including manuals, online learning, and curricula
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Outreached and marketed to community partners regarding training and innovative technology resources
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Developed and implemented quality assurance and improvement activities for program delivery
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Conducted focus groups with key stakeholders as a part of program evaluation
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Developed and interpreted training and program evaluation measures
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Designed research protocols and provided training and clinical supervision for research projects
2015-Present
Attending Supervisor
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Stress, Trauma, and Resilience Clinic
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Provides direct individual and group clinical and administrative supervision to child psychiatry fellows, pediatric residents, pre- and post-doctoral psychology interns, and practicum students who provide comprehensive developmental assessments, including diagnosis and treatment recommendations, to children, adolescents, and young adults who have experienced trauma
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Conducts lectures on evidence-based practices and other clinical training topics
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Train and supervise the administration and interpretation of screening instruments used in clinical practice
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Develops didactic seminars on trauma- and resilience-informed family-based care and its application to clinical practice
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Creates the learning curriculum and invites outside speakers to present at the STAR Seminar/Division of Population Behavioral Health Grand Rounds
2017-Present
Attending Supervisor
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Veteran Family Wellbeing Center (VFWC)
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Provides direct individual and group supervision to the VFWC team of Resilience Trainers and post-doctoral psychology fellows
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Supports delivery of the Families OverComing Under Stress (FOCUS) suite of services
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Implements professional development and trainings for the VFWC team and clients
2016-2020
Assistant Clinical Professor
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Department of Psychology
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Provided direct individual clinical and administrative supervision to graduate students
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Provided training in psychological testing in the areas of cognitive, achievement, personality, emotional, adaptive, developmental, and neuropsychological functioning
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Supervised the administration and interpretation of psychological testing and assessments, clinical interviews, collection of collateral information, classroom and other observations, report writing, development of comprehensive recommendations, and feedback for children, adolescents, and their families
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Ensured documentation is completed in a comprehensive and timely manner
2012-2014
Postdoctoral Fellow, Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (Child Clinical APA Accredited)
University of Southern California University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)
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Post-doctoral fellowship included conducting intakes and implementing individual, family, collateral, and group therapy, case management, school observations, and crisis intervention with adolescents ages 13-21 and their families, using evidenced-based treatment modalities. Clients include primarily low socioeconomic status, BIPOC, those who were exposed to chronic trauma, and some with a history of chronic and/or serious physical medical challenges and/or developmental disabilities
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Conducted talk- and somatic-based therapy groups
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Completed comprehensive psychological testing batteries including cognitive, achievement, neuropsychological, personality, and adaptive measures
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Part-time rotation within the High-Risk Youth Program (now Homeless Adolescent and Young Adult Wellness Clinic), serving homeless youth ages 12-24 at outpatient clinics and a drop-in center for primarily LGBTQ+ youth who are homeless
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Completed a three-month rotation through a Graduate Psychology Education grant in the pain clinic, providing holistic physical and mental health care to children and adolescents and developing treatment plans including medication, therapy, biofeedback, acupuncture, and massage modalities
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Provided individual and site supervision
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Coordinated grand rounds with medical fellows
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Responsible for conducting didactics and grand rounds presentations
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Consulted with and provided consultation for an interdisciplinary team
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Assisted in reviewing applications and interviewing intern and fellow applicants
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Member of the diversity committee
2011-2012
Pre-doctoral Intern
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (APA Accredited)
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Internship included a six-month rotation at an outpatient community mental health center with adults with severe mental illnesses and children and adolescents who were severely emotionally disturbed and a six-month rotation working with youth incarcerated at juvenile hall for adolescents with a variety of mental health diagnoses
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Responsible for providing individual, conjoint, family and group therapy and psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults, intake evaluations, assessment of medical necessity, diagnosis, treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention
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Completed of a minor rotation at the Forensic Conditional Release Program (CONREP)
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Provided consultation to other professionals on areas of expertise
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Completed a research project on suicide prevention
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Provided supervision to a trainee
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Interviewed internship applicants and assisted in training incoming interns
2006-2011
Study Coordinator
Collaborative Neuroscience Network
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Coordinated multiple pharmaceutical trials ranging from phase I to phase IV for psychiatric medications to treat schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar I and II disorders, insomnia, anxiety disorders including post traumatic stress disorder, and dementia, and medications to treat restless leg syndrome, epilepsy, migraines, and diabetes
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Reviewed informed consent with subjects and answered questions about the study
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Ensured completion of quality data collection and case report forms
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Worked directly with pharmaceutical companies to ensure compliance with all study procedures
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Supervised overall patient care
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Monitored medication compliance, educated participants regarding side effects and drug interactions, and the completion of drug regiment throughout study procedures
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Ensured subjects meet study specific inclusion and exclusion criteria and follow protocol for the entire study
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Administered patient rating scales
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Trained research assistants on clinical practice, several data entry systems as well as basic research methods
Additional Teaching and Examination Experience
Subject Matter Expert, Performance Assessment and Course Developer
2023-Present
Leavitt’s School of Health
Western Governors University
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Courses
Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health
Examiner
2021-Present
American Board of Professional Psychology
Consultation Experience
Canine Inspired Change
2023-Present
Developed training and curricula. Developed continuing education program.
Immigrant Family Legal Clinic at UCLA School of Law
2019-Present
Provide didactics and consultation on trauma- and resilience-informed practices in the context of completing asylum evaluations for young people
The Mission Continues
2017-Present
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​Provide skills-based programming for female veterans participating in the Her Mission Continues workshops
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National Military Family Association
2015-Present
Provide skills-based programming for military children and families participating in the Operation Purple Family Retreats
Professional Advocacy
California Psychological Association
2009-2011
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Served as a team member in 2009 and team leader in 2010 and 2011 for a team of psychologists and psychology graduate students to meet with California assembly members and senators
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Ensured team members adequately understood and could articulate the issues
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Introduced team, California Psychological Association, and lead discussions with assembly members and senators for the annual leadership and advocacy day
Professional Service
2021-Present
Mentor, American Board of Professional Psychology Candidates
2022-Present
Reviewer, Children and Youth Services Review
2017-Present
Reviewer, Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma
Editorial Board Member, Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma
2017-Present
Reviewer, Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma
2016
Reviewer, Depression and Anxiety
2015
Reviewer, Military Behavioral Health