Education + Certification

Neurosequential Model Trainer

Since 2018

Dr. Bruce Perry’s Applied Neuroscience, Trauma-Informed Framework

PhD Candidate, Texas State University

Licensed Professional Counselor

Graduating Winter 2026

Since 2014

State of Texas

B.A. International Studies, Pepperdine

Master’s of Counseling, UT Austin

2005


Study Abroad: Heidelberg, Germany

2010

Royal Embree Scholar

Media Appearances

Collection of screenshots from a conference or panel discussion about AI and cyberbullying, including scenes of speakers, panelists, and an event banner for SXSW EDU 2024.

  • How to talk about grief, loss with children following the Texas flood,” KXAN News (Jul 2025)

  • “How AI is Being Used as a Form of Cyberbullying,” KXAN News (Oct 2024)

  • “Talking to Children about Climate Change,” KXAN News (Oct 2024)

  • Podcast Guest – Lasting Impressions with Lauren, Episode 5: “Innovating Youth Mental Health” (Nov 2024)

  • “Counselor Advises Parents on Talking about Internet Swatting to Children,” KXAN (Sep 2024)

  • Podcast Guest: “Art Heals,” Wonders & Worries Podcast, Texas Oncology (Apr 2024)

  • Featured: Austin American-Statesman photo gallery — “Uvalde Love Project unveils mosaic mural” (Aug 2023)

  • Panelist: “Save Our Students” Panel on Student Wellness and Safety, KXAN News (Aug 2019)