"I'm a school psychologist in North Louisiana, working with children with Autism and their families.  I am currently working towards my Doctorate in Educational Psychology at Texas Tech University with hopes to teach future generations of school psychologists.

I am also the mother of 3 boys, including my middle son, Garrison, who has Autism. Garrison was diagnosed at age 4 and navigating this journey with him has taught me more about Autism than a textbook ever could. 

My journey with Garrison and working with families in this area has often led to frustration over the lack of local resources and supports for these individuals and their families. Out of this frustration, in collaboration with fellow frustrated parents and educators, the Autism Society of North Louisiana was born! 

I am proud to serve on this council with the goal of creating a more Autism friendly, inclusive society in North Louisiana, because I firmly believe that everyone needs their tribe-that group of people that understand and relate through their shared experiences and passions. I am also very passionate about legislative advocacy and working with stakeholder groups and other decision makers to support individuals with special needs--whether it includes testifying in committee hearings in Baton Rouge or visiting legislators in Washington, D.C. When I am not working on Autism advocacy or in my schools, I enjoy traveling with my family and hiking in national parks across the country or camping with my sons and our local Boy Scout troop. "