Graduating in May 2025 w/ a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a GPA of 3.9-earning me a place on the Dean’s List-is one of my proudest accomplishments. My minor in Human Development & Family Science has enriched my perspective, complementing my overall understanding of psychology with insights into interpersonal growth & family dynamics. This academic foundation enhances the way I relate, communicate, and collaborate with others, allowing me to better serve and support my clients.

In 2016, I completed a 250-hour yoga teacher training program that not only deepened my appreciation of asana and meditation practices, but also inspired my love for studying psychology. I grew to understand the connection between mind & body. As you take care of one, you are supporting the other. Yoga is the Sanskrit term for Yoke, meaning union, and we grant ourselves the chance to bring all parts of our selfs together during practice. This deeper understanding of mindfulness and intentionality spills over into the way I connect with others & my approaches to housekeeping.

Volunteering w/ UGA’s Campus Kitchen & UGAarden in 2023 shaped the way I interact w/ the City of Athens & the enthusiatic networks working hard to ensure local families of the community are fed. I learned that what might seem like a small act of picking up surplus groceries from stores such as Trader Joe’s, or taking part in produce sorting and meal prepping, can cascade into big changes for many people. This helped shape my understanding of collective effort and how we can do great things when we all work together.

Coming out of the COVID-19 quarantine, many of us struggled to distinguish between the benefits of staying connected through smartphones & the toll these devices can take on our mental health. In 2024, my team and I conducted a research study at the University of Georgia to investigate how smartphone usage and attitudes toward these devices impact life satisfaction among undergraduate college students. Our goal was to inform young adults about what factors in their life can be better managed to improve their well-being. The results revealed a significant negative correlation between life satisfaction and smartphone usage, as well as a significant positive correlation between life satisfaction and a healthy attitude toward smartphones – demonstrating how mindful smartphone habits play a key role in mental health.