Hello! I am currently an Assistant Professor at the Keeling Center for Comparative Medicine and Research in Bastrop, Texas. I completed my undergraduate degree (B.S. Psychology with a minor in Biology) at Northern Arizona University, my master's degree (M.A. Psychology) at California State University-San Marcos, and my doctoral degree (Ph.D. Psychology-Neuroscience and Behavior program) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. My postdoctoral training was in nonhuman primate cognitive and behavioral neuroscience.

In my "spare time" (Wait, what's that?), I watch zombie movies, play video games, bring home stray dogs, attempt to keep my indoor jungle alive, dye my hair fun colors, and bird watch!