Welcome!
I am a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Vanderbilt University. Prior to joining Vanderbilt, I was a Visiting Assistant Professor at Ohio Wesleyan University.
As a social-personality psychologist, I am interested in emotion in social interactions, with a focus on how individuals use language to express and manage emotions. I am also passionate about teaching and mentorship and enjoy supporting student success in courses across the psychology curriculum.
When I'm not on campus, you can find me cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers, creating a new recipe in the kitchen, or seeing my favorite bands perform live.