EXPERIENCE
Work History
ANZCTR Trial
ABCT Committee Chair
Editor and Author
PhD (Psychiatry)
Lead investigator RCT feasibility trial
Public Education & Media Dissemination
MSc. (Statistics)
Briefing Books initiative
BSc. (Psychology)
Evaluated 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 Healthy Minds
Mental health and wellbeing podcast
Clinical Researcher
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.
CONTACT
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