My work is deeply shaped by the places and people I’ve encountered, whether co-creating a food symposium with farmers and activists in Atlanta, Georgia, teaching in Haiti and Tanzania, or collaborating with colleagues across Canada and Belgium on return-to-work policy. These experiences continually remind me that learning doesn’t only happen in universities; it unfolds in markets, community gatherings, and everyday conversations.

Alongside my academic research and teaching, I am passionate about social justice advocacy, especially in the areas of disability inclusion, student mental health, and workplace equity. These commitments flow not only into my scholarship but also into how I show up for students and colleagues as an advocate, mentor, and co-learner.

I also write creatively, blending scholarship with personal story. My memoir 23 Dates with My Dead Dad and the beginnings of a reflective guidebook are part of my ongoing work to weave together lived experience, spirituality, and critical inquiry. Grounded on the unceded Coast Salish lands, I draw inspiration from the ocean, mountains, and forests around me, finding balance in both stillness and community connection.