Co-Founder of IPATH (2023-current)

I helped design and implement this global assessment tool for people using psychedelics recreationally, spiritually, or medicinally, with the aim of improving self-knowledge and understanding.  IPATH will be launched in the spring of 2024.

​

Director of Ethnographic Studies at Pneuma Science (2021-current)

I oversee a team of researcher assistants with Pneuma Science which is an international research center dedicated to advancing medical, spiritual, and cultural knowledge of psychedelics and indigenous plant medicines, particularly in real-world settings. I have presented research at conferences and worked on various manuscripts, including a recently published article in Frontiers of Psychiatry: Cannabis-Assisted Psychotherapy for Complex Dissociative Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Report and 5-MeO-DMT for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A  Real-World Longitudinal Case Study.

 

Psychedelic Therapist & Retreat Organizer (2020-current)

As a practicing psychedelic therapist, I work one-on-one with clients as well as offering retreats. I have been certified in utilizing the Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP) through the Psychedelic Somatic Institute.  This modality uncovers and amplifies the psychedelic properties of easily accessible, legal substances such as cannabis and ketamine.  I have also received psychedelic training from SoundMind and Medicinal Mindfulness. 

​

Adjunct Professor at the University of Utah – Family & Consumer Studies Department (2018-current)

I have designed and taught multiple in-person and online undergraduate courses (Trauma & Human Development, Modern Family, Adolescence, Love & Intimacy, and Race, Ethnicity, and Family Diversity) with ~70 students each course, receiving consistently excellent student reviews. 

 

Utah Rotary; Youth Chair (2017-2018)

As Utah Rotary Youth Chair, I oversaw 5 programs: RYLA- our annual leadership training for 200+ student leaders, Interact & Rotaract- ~30 high school & 11 college service clubs comprising of hundreds of students, Youth Exchange- short & long foreign exchange experiences for up to 16 students annually, and U40- a program I developed and implemented to better engage Rotarians under 40. In my role, I designed and implemented an online mentoring program between older & younger Rotarians.  I revamped the Utah Rotary Youth website and created a social media internship position to improve communication with Rotarians and youth.  I also improved processes, including the implementation of better tracking systems, regular board and strategic meetings, quarterly newsletters, and systems to measure progress.  Additionally, I put on annual trainings for Rotarians working with youth, chair youth conferences, oversee local and international service trips and opportunities through Rotary.

​

Youthlinc; International Service and Development Director (2011-2014)

Youthlinc is a nonprofit organization with the mission of creating lifetime humanitarians through a rigorous 9-month local and international hands-on service curriculum. I oversaw the smooth functioning of 5-8 teams annually comprised of ~30 students & ~10 adult mentors. Each year, I prepared teams to travel to a developing country to work on sustainable community development initiatives including infrastructure & water projects, and vocational, business & community health trainings. Partly due to my efforts, Youthlinc has been able to grow to almost double the participants, using many of the systems I implemented.  Specifically, while at Youthlinc, I was responsible for:

• Creating a curriculum that best engaged youth on a path of lifetime humanitarianism through student leadership, project-based and cooperative learning, and mentorship

• Collaborating with in-country leaders on projects, budgets, itineraries, and travel logistics

• Training, holding regular meetings with, and overseeing team leaders

• Overseeing PR & social media including Facebook, blog, website, production of newsletters, brochures & annual reports

• Spending of and reporting for ~$500K annually, including team budgets, collecting invoices, wiring & reconciliations

• Helping with the planning and execution of annual benefits and other fundraising events

• Maintaining positive relationship with donors, community partners and volunteers

​

University Neighborhood Partners; Community Mentor (2010-2011)

I created a manual to assist individuals with refugee status become entrepreneurs, as well as serve as a mentor to multiple members of the refugee community. I supported mentees define goals, determine community resources & navigate entrepreneurship in Utah. 


​

Lowell Bennion Community Service Center; Service Leaning Coordinator (6 semesters; 2003-2011)

I helped bridge the academic pursuits of students with real work experience & civic engagement in a way that benefited students & community. I created curricula, worked with community-partners & supported students. 

​

Peace Corps Guatemala; Municipal Development Volunteer (2007-2009)

As a Peace Corps Volunteer, I worked in indigenous local government offices in rural Guatemala. I trained my colleagues to utilize technology for the improvement of community initiatives. I coordinated community events and promoted programs with a special interest in leadership development & gender equality. I advocated for the organization of women’s political and economic involvement, and helped start a women’s office with elected leaders. I also updated the training manual used by the Municipal Development Program for incoming Peace Corps Volunteers. 

​

Anasazi; Outdoor Wilderness Survival Trail Walker (2005)


While at Anasazi, I provided counseling and maintained a safe, positive environment for at-risk youth in an outdoor wilderness survival setting. I was responsible for daily reporting, training new employees, responding to any first-aid needs or emergencies and working with administrators to ensure program success. 

​

University of Utah; Student Union Building Manager (2003-2005)

As a building manager, I oversaw events and finances, maintained a safe and secure building, and trained and managed other student staff working in the building. I also created a training manual for future managers. 

​

Lowell Bennion Community Service Center; Public Relations Chair (2003-2004)

As Public Relations Chair, I was responsible for chairing campus-wide events such as banquets, annual food drives, volunteer projects and fundraisers. I coordinated activities, recruited volunteers, promoted events and worked with student groups. I also wrote press releases & designed promotional campaigns. 

 

Salt Lake Community College; Student Body Vice President (2002-2003)

I oversaw the recruiting, training & smooth functioning of a board of student leaders. Together we coordinated multiple activities and events beneficial to students. My focus was to help develop the Service Learning program. I also served on the institution’s Executive Council, being a liaison between students & the administration.