I am excited to continue working with the students and families of the Lang School as the Upper School Occupational Therapist. Before coming to The Lang School, I have worked as an occupational therapist in both the school system and in outpatient settings in North Jersey. I have been involved in the disability field for over 10 years with additional experience outside of occupational therapy in support coordination, adaptive athletics, and day habilitation. I completed my doctorate in occupational therapy at Boston University, where I wrote my thesis on health education for LGBTQIA+ autistic individuals. Since becoming an occupational therapist, I have pursued a wide variety of continuing education focused on interoception, sensory processing, executive functioning, and fine/gross motor skill development. I am passionate about providing neuro affirming, strengths based, and holistic care. In my work as an occupational therapist, I focus on building off of students' intrinsic motivation and interests to develop skills that promote meaningful participation across all contexts.

As a neurodivergent person myself, I am passionate about working with students to not just provide strategies, but to also better understand their nervous systems and the way their brains work. This way, students are able to understand the “why” behind the strategies and make informed choices about what works best for them. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my dog (Zoey), hiking, crafting, listening to music, and doing puzzles/playing games.