I received received my MSW with a specialization in Trauma Work at Simmons University and a Bachelors in Neuroscience from Harvard University. Prior to entering the world of social work, I  worked for several years at the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion in Cambridge, MA, where I coordinated clinical trials integrating mindfulness programs into community health centers. I have also served as a mindfulness instructor for four years, teaching in a variety of settings that include college campuses, healthcare clinics, community centers and virtual platforms. My research interests center on understanding how mindfulness may help communities heal from intergenerational and historical trauma.