My ongoing lines of research focus on social determinants of health for gender and sexual minority (GSM) individuals, with a particular emphasis on the intersections of development and rurality. My primary goal in this work is to better understand how to promote resilient, well-resourced communities that benefit the mental health of GSM individuals and their families. 

My lab is currently in the planning and partnership phase of developing a consultation and training model for improving healthcare providers' preparedness to work with GSM Montanans. I am also collaborating on an oral history project, Queer In and Out of Montana, which establishes a public archive of LGBTQ Montanans' experiences who move away from the state due to structural stigma. In the future, I hope to use my research program to explore the interplay between structural stigma, community stigma, self-determination, and mental health for GSM individuals across the lifespan. 

I prioritize translational research that has felt applications for my local community. I am interested in how clinical practice and the research-making process can best reflect the experiences and priorities of GSM people.

PSYX 302: Psychological Issues in LGBTQ Health and Research
PSYX 531: Principles of Clinical Intervention
PSYX 534: Applied Clinical Practicum
PSYX 640: Ethical, Professional, and Cultural Issues in Psychology