I'm an activist and public health professional who's devoted the past fifteen years to fighting for the rights and health of those our society has ignored, criminalized, and vilified. My interest in health justice was sparked while working with the Visitor's Service Center, a program that helps people in Washington, DC's Central Detention Facility strengthen their connections to their families and communities. I fell in love with harm reduction while volunteering with HIPS, an outreach program that supports sex workers and people who use drugs. After graduating from Boston University's School of Public Health, I spent several years managing one of New England's largest comprehensive Syringe Service Programs (SSP) and mentoring organizations to start their own harm reduction programs. 

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Although I specialize in issues related to harm reduction, behavioral health, housing, and other social determinants, I've also worked on projects related to cancer, abortion care, intimate partner violence, incarceration, community health, and environmental justice. I'm always looking for new opportunities to expand my experience and learn about new topics.

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I'm a person who prioritizes joy and dreams of a future where everyone has equitable access to all the resources they need to thrive. I enjoy forming deep friendships, eating good food, and spending time in nature with my dog, Vela. I'm currently based in Los Angeles, and when I'm not working, you can catch me playing drums, doing outreach, or fulfilling my duties as board chair at the Sidewalk Project.

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