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Chief of Staff
Why I Do This Work I’m passionate about sharing impactful knowledge and innovative tools that promote healing and wellness on a large scale. My focus is to foster authentic connection and accessible healthcare – helping people feel seen, understood, and valued, regardless of their background or circumstances. I believe that when we create spaces of safety and trust, we ignite a powerful ripple effect of healing, second chances, and lasting change across communities.
What I Bring Professionally I started my career over 15 years ago on the front lines— as a therapist and crisis responder— which still informs every decision I make today. Those experiences taught me that real change happens when we meet people with dignity, flexibility, and the belief that recovery is possible. With a master’s degree in social work and a bachelor’s in psychology, I bring both clinical insight and strategic vision to Ava, coupled with a fiery passion for building systems of care that are human, accessible, and innovative. With direct experience designing and launching behavioral tech platforms, building and scaling teams, and telling a powerful story with real data, my goal has always been the same: to make people feel seen, safe, and empowered.
How I Show Up at Ava This is about impact, heart, and the kind of connection with others that encourages trust, asking questions, and remaining intentionally curious. If we want to transform behavioral health, we have to start by transforming the way we lead, design, and connect. That’s the work I’m here to do at Ava Health and beyond.
The Emotional Core I’m living proof that second, third, and fourth, chances work miracles, especially by holding space for community, connection, and the possibility of transformation. I’m here today because others took the space to sit with me in my deepest, darkest moments and lifted me to the light.
What Grounds Me I’m grounded each day by my partner, son, and pup – unconditional love and connection with my family fuels my very core. I’m also a music hound, ocean connoisseur, roller rink grandmaster, backpacking mountaineer and participator in all-things-outdoorsy-adventure-seeking-that makes my mother nervous. In my greatest feats, I truly find peace, healing, and myself.
