Walking alongside individuals and communities on the path of healing.

I am a counselor, researcher, educator, speaker, and wellness advocate dedicated to helping individuals, organizations, and communities find pathways to healing and wellbeing. My work brings together Indigenous knowledge, evidence-based practices, and lived experience to support meaningful and lasting change.

Education

Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
North Dakota State University · 2018
Master of Public Health, American Indian Public Health Certificate
North Dakota State University · 2017
M.S. in Counseling, Counseling & Student Affairs
Minnesota State University – Moorhead · 2006
B.S. in Health Education
Minnesota State University – Moorhead · 2002

Honors & Awards

◆Johns Hopkins University CIRCLE Fellow, 2024
◆Native Children's Research Exchange (NCRE) Scholars Program Fellow, 2024
◆Outstanding Faculty Award, Yorkville University, 2023
◆Alumni Achievement Award, Minnesota State University – Moorhead, 2017
◆NBCC Doctoral Student Minority Fellowship, 2016

Licensure & Certifications

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy — #00504
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
National Board for Certified Counselors — #215952
School Counselor License
Minnesota Board of Education — #403222
Health Educator License
Minnesota Board of Education — #40322

Specialized Training

◆Trainer — Research Ethics Training Health in Indigenous Communities (rETHICS)
◆Master Trainer — Mental Health Facilitator (NBCC)
◆Mind-Body Medicine (Center for Mind-Body Medicine)
◆Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
◆Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS)
◆Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Trainer
◆Suicide Alertness for Everyone (SafeTALK) Trainer
◆Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) Facilitator
◆Doula, Breastfeeding, Childbirth Education Coach Certification

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