Education
Ph.D., Computer Science — Tulane University
(2015–2020)
Dissertation: Computational Models of Heuristics and Bias in Human
Behavior
M.S., Human Computer Interaction — Iowa State University (2012–2014)
B.S., Computer Science — South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (2007–2010)
Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence, Interactive Machine Learning, Human
Systems Integration,
Human-Machine Teams, Decision Support, Preferences, Cognitive
Modeling,
Cognitive Architectures, Multiagent Systems
Research Experience
Computer Scientist — Center for Geospatial Sciences, Naval Research Lab (2020–Present)
Research Assistant — Center for Geospatial Sciences, Naval Research Lab (2016–2020)
Research Assistant — Department of Computer Science, Tulane University (2015–2020)
Undergraduate Research Assistant — South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (2008–2010)
Publications
Teaching
Instructor — Tulane University (Fall 2018)
- Intro to Computer Science I
Teaching Assistant — Tulane University
(2015–2017)
- Intro to CS I & II, Intro to Algorithms, Software Studio
- Guest lectures in Artificial Intelligence
Co-Instructor — Tulane University (2014,
2015)
- Computational Thinking for Work & Play
Professional Experience
Co-Founder — AI with Intent (2025–present)
Manager of Technology Initiatives — Newcomb College Institute, Tulane University (2010–2015)
Web Developer — Linn Productions (2005–2008)
Web Designer — Site4Sure.com (2003–2005)
Honors & Awards
- Alan Berman Research Publication Awards (2024)
- Doctoral Consortium Participant, AAMAS (2020)
- ACM Future of Computing Academy (2019)
- GHC Scholar, Anita Borg Institute (2019, 2017)
- Silicon Bayou 100, Louisiana’s Most Influential Tech People
(2019)
- Ada Lovelace Award Nominee for Woman of the Year in NOLATech
(2017)
- Imagine Cup US Finals, 3rd Place, Software Design (2010)
Service & Community Engagement
- Mentor, Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (2023,2025)
- Reviewer, Frontiers in Physics, Behavioral Research
Methods, Journal of Cognitive Systems Research
- Mentor, More Active Girls in Computing (2012–Present)
- Local Chair, CHI 2022 Annual Conference
- Vice President, New Orleans Women in Technology (2013–2017)
- Mentor, Tulane Digital Research Internship Program
(2018–2020)
- Adviser, Tulane Women in Technology (2013–2016)