Most of my work focuses on learning about others. Here’s a bit about me.

I’m a qualitative researcher, professional communicator, bicycle commuter/tinkerer, teller of decent jokes, mom, and highly socially capable introvert. I’ve taken on different roles over the span of 20+ years which has nothing to do with being indecisive, and everything to do with being naturally adaptable and embracing change. Everything I do involves curiosity, communication, collaboration, storytelling, strategy, and comfort in the undefined; the combination of these traits has allowed me to jump into projects at any stage and have an impact.

From 2016 - 2018 I led user-centered design and research at Partners HealthCare Connected Health (now Mass General Brigham), conducting research and development activities to uncover the needs of patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. We worked collaboratively with patients, providers, and other stakeholders to identify and solve challenges in health care delivery using innovative technology-based solutions. You can see examples of that work here.

I wrote a dissertation that focused on the use of Twitter by a community impacted by breast cancer. You can read more about it here.

Before then, I worked at John Snow, Inc, conducting research and evaluation focused on underserved and marginalized populations at the local, state, and national level. Projects included development of a CDC-funded interactive mobile app for Android and iOS focused on HIV medication adherence, and content development for two social media toolkits for the National Minority AIDS Council.

I received my PhD in Social Policy from the Heller School at Brandeis University in 2015, my MPH from Boston University School of Public Health in 2000, and my MSW from Boston University School of Social Work in 1999.

Informally, and just as importantly, wherever I am I have taken actions to cultivate a positive working environment, encouraging people to bring their whole selves to work and function better as a team. I like to think I make for a great colleague, and I am fortunate to have an extensive network of peers I trust and can recommend, and who can fill in gaps when something falls outside of my areas of expertise or interest.

Enough about me. I want to know more about you, and the people you care about. Let’s chat.