EDUCATION
PhD, Wichita State University, Community Psychology, 2009
MS, Emporia State University, Experimental Psychology, 2002
BSE, Emporia State University, Secondary Education - Special Education & Psychology 2000

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Communities
Aging and Attitudes toward Aging
Community organizing and Collaborative Partnerships
Sexual health & Communication
Happiness & Well-being
Academic Integrity & Misconduct

SELECTED AWARDS
20 Under 40 Award, Evansville Business Journal, 2016
Outstanding Academic Advisor Award, University of Southern Indiana, 2014
Willie Effie Thomas Development Award, Evansville Human Relations Commission, 2013
Best Paper Award, Society for Community Research and Action, 2013
H. Lee Cooper Teaching Award, 2012, University of Southern Indiana
Phenomenal Women of USI Award, 2012, University of Southern Indiana
Willie Effie Thomas Leadership Award, 2012, Leadership Evansville
Best General Psychology Instructor Award, 2005, Texas Tech University

Curriculum Vita (updated 12/02/2020)