EXPERIENCE
Work History
ANZCTR Trial
Lead Feasibility Trial
ABCT Comittee Chair
Public Education & Media Dissemination
Editor and Author
Briefing Books
Pioneered a novel treatment for chronic insomnia using VR-delivered mindfulness, contributing to innovative applications of digital health in sleep medicine.
Lead initiatives that provide free access to evidence-based information on topics that impact the mental health and well-being of individuals in every community.
In collaboration with ABCT members, published three Briefing Books: The Road to Resilience, Suicide Across the Lifespan, and Gun Violence in America.
Host Mental Health Podcast
Healthy Minds Podcast
Clinical Researcher
Led Large Multi-Site Trials
Science Editor
Investigational Medical Device
Secured funding, built the team, and launched a podcast that translates cutting-edge mental health research into practical and accessible insights.
Led clinical trials and health-tech research at Stanford University and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Palo Alto, designed for application in civilian and military healthcare.
Supported FDA clearance for a medical device to treat mood, anxiety, and insomnia. Oversaw accuracy of scientific content while balancing evidence from clinical studies and user experience.
EDUCATION
Academic Background
PHD (PSYCHIATRY)
MASTER'S SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY
CONTACT
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