After earning my B.A. in Italian from Middlebury College, I had initially planned to pursue a career in medicine. My interest in clinical psychology subsequently grew while working at a residential home for children with histories of abuse and neglect, an experience that inspired me to pursue graduate training in the field. During graduate school, I discovered pediatric neuropsychology—a field that combined my interests in child development, psychopathology, and medicine.
 

I completed a pre-doctoral internship and a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Chicago, where I honed my skills in pediatric neuropsychological assessment. As a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) trainee, I received advanced multidisciplinary training focused on assessing and supporting youth with neurodevelopmental disorders. My research has focused on cognitive, emotional, and social development across childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood, including stress and coping in Black youth and youth experiencing homelessness. I have published book chapters and peer-reviewed articles and presented my work at national conferences.

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Since 2012, I have worked at the Evaluation Center for Learning (ECFL), an interdisciplinary practice of pediatric neuropsychologists and learning disability specialists, providing assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults. Following the retirement of my colleagues, I have practiced independently, providing comprehensive, individualized evaluations with practical, actionable recommendations. I am also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Rush University Medical Center, where I work part-time in the Road Home Program, conducting assessments for the children of veterans.

I grew up in this community and returned to raise my two sons with my husband. We have a dog, Duncan, who keeps me company when I work from home. When I am not working, I enjoy being active outdoors (one of my favorite places to do this is Taos, NM), reading, and cooking for and spending time with family and friends.