My program analyzes the impacts of youth development on modern society and vice versa. Many issues in society begin in childhood either through adverse childhood experiences, negative mental health, substance abuse, or by exposure to any of these, and more. The goal of my program is to gain a broad understanding of theories and approaches to these topics by immersing myself in disciplines such as psychology, child and family studies, social work, and public policy. By better understanding child and youth development in the context of our modern society, I can research potential solutions and interventions to apply in my future career.

I participated in the Human Development and Family Science study abroad program in Uppsala, Sweden focused on Scandinavian parenting practices.

I volunteer in the VICES lab in the Psychology department.

I work as a Rocky Top Recovery Ambassador where I spread awareness about mental health and substance use disorders on our campus. For more information about our programming and services, check out our website or our instagram page @rockytoprecovery.