Master of Social Work (MSW) - University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology - Buffalo State College
Professional certifications or affiliations
Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT) Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM)
Professional interests
Serious mental illness, criminal justice reform, improving access to low barrier permanent supportive housing, harm-reduction, and trauma-informed care.
A little about me
I previously worked in New York City at the Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES) for a grant-funded program Intensive Mobile Treatment (IMT). I conducted outreach to individuals experiencing serious mental illness and street homelessness. I worked with individuals with criminal justice involvement conducting visits at Rikers Island and forensic psychiatric hospitals.
Why I love my job
I am dedicated to ensuring individuals with behavioral health diagnoses receive the highest quality of care. My familiarity and interest in the Institute for Family Health began through a partnership with my former employer CASES. CASES and the Institute provided primary care services co-located at the Nathaniel Clinic in Harlem.
