Variety (in work) is the spice of life

Director of Mental Health Services – First Step House

As part of an amazing leadership team, I am responsible for, and generally oversee, supportive housing, mental health services in the First Step House programs as well as all aspects of information security and electronic record keeping. I’m proud to be a part of a highly-capable team of interdisciplinary professionals.

Consultant – Mental Hygienist

I offer Clinical Supervision and Consultation Services. I also work with local substance use disorder treatment centers, helping to improve their services through the use of evidence-based practices and  technological tools. 

Volunteering

Volunteer Diver – Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

I assist aquarium staff and other volunteers in cleaning aquarium tank habitats. Using the skills I have learned as an Advanced Open Water Diver, an Emergency Oxygen Provider, and an Emergency First Responder, I help maintain a safe environment for divers and wildlife alike, while conducting important regular cleanings of the tanks and landscaping features.

Volunteer Coach – Utah High School Cycling League

I assist student riders in learning the skills and techniques needed for riding and racing mountain bikes. From foundational skills such as breathing techniques and bike-body separation to more advanced skills like periodized training, I create an environment of progress through process as I assist student riders and other coaches in learning these skills to promote activity as form of self-care which can lead to life-long enjoyment of sport.

Director At Large – Association of Social Work Boards

Serving the 2025-2027 term to the Association of Social Worker Boards Board of Directors.

Previously, I participated on and chaired the Regulatory Education and Leadership (REAL) Committee, overseeing the planning of the ASWB’s annual education meeting.

Board Chair – DOPL Behavioral Health Licensing Board

Starting in June of 2024, serving a 4-year appointment on the Behavioral Health Licensing Board and serving as the inaugural chair of the board from 2024-2026.

Served a Governor’s appointment from July of 2021 to May of 2024, under oath to protect the public from professional misconduct or malfeasance on behalf of Social Workers licensed in Utah.

Previous Endeavors

Adjunct Faculty – University of Utah

I have worked with the School of Medicine at the University of Utah on a program that helps substance abusing individuals obtain much-needed dental services from dental students in-training. I teach the Practice II class in the University of Utah’s Master’s of Social Work Program.

Presenter

I present publicly on various topics including Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment and Motivational Interviewing.