The most dangerous phrase in the human language:
"We've always done it this way."
-Rear Admiral Grace Hopper
1906-1992
Education
2024 - Doctor of Strategic Leadership, Regent University, Virginia Beach VA.
2016 - Master of Science, Honors, Conflict Analysis & Resolution, George Mason University, Fairfax VA.
2012 - Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, Criminology, Capitol University, Columbus OH
Honors: Alpha Chi-National Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Lambda-National Honor Society
Professional & Post-Graduate Certificates
2024- Certified SilverSneakers Classic Instructor, Tivity Health
2023- Certified Group Fitness Instructor, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
2023- Health Coach (candidate), American Council on Exercise (ACE)
2023- Culinary Coaching, The Institute of Lifestyle Medicine
2023- CHEF Coaching Basics & Beyond the Basics, Harvard Medical School
2023- Parent Educator, Supreme Court of Virginia & Fairfax County Public Schools Partnership
2022- Fall Prevention Specialist, Evergreen
2021- Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy (SIP), Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
2020- Tai Chi Instructor, Tai Chi for Health, Dr. Paul Lam
2018 - Education, Policy and Program Evaluation, Georgetown University, Washington DC.
2018 - Certified Life Coach, American Life Coach Academy, MD.
2018 - Trauma-Informed Jurisprudence, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.
2017- Mediating Disputes, Harvard Law- Negotiation Institute, Cambridge MA.
2017 - Advanced Mediation of Complex Disputes, Harvard Law, Cambridge MA.
2016- Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Virginia Beach Family and DR Courts, VA
2016 - Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Positive Discipline Association, CA.
Professional Affiliations
Association of Professional Chaplains | Authors Guild | American College of Lifestyle Medicine | Disabled American Veterans | International Coaching Federation | LIFT Fitness Foundation | Mediation Center of Hampton Roads