My academic journey is rooted in a deep curiosity about the intersections of trauma, belief, and identity.

I am currently completing a Master of Divinity at Harvard Divinity School. My research centers on the psychological and spiritual aftermath of leaving fundamentalist Christianity, with a focus on trauma, meaning-making, and identity reconstruction. With a background in qualitative research and a particular interest in narrative and interview-based methodologies, I’m committed to exploring stories that often go unheard in traditional academic spaces.

Before turning toward psychology and theology, I spent years working as an artist and performer in Musical Theater, performing across genres and collaborating with a range of musicians, composers, and theater-makers. This artistic foundation continues to shape how I approach both research and teaching: with imagination, empathy, and attention to voice—both literal and metaphorical.

As a teacher, I’ve worked across diverse settings: from urban K–8 music classrooms to private voice studios and early childhood music programs. I’m passionate about creating learning environments that are inclusive, trauma-informed, and student-centered. Whether I’m guiding a child through their first song or mentoring an adult through the early stages of discovering their vocal potential, I aim to foster curiosity, confidence, autonomy, and a sense of belonging.