Professional Summary
Computer scientist and educator with 15+ years of experience and a deep passion for making emerging technologies accessible to all. From my M.S. work in developing educational technology for K-5, to my Ph.D. research into heuristics and bias in decision making (Tulane, 2020), I’ve dedicated my career to bridging gaps between complex technology and real-world understanding. I specialize in Human-AI Collaboration, Interactive Machine Learning, Human-Computer Interaction, and helping interdisciplinary teams enable their communities to critically engage with and deploy technical solutions with intention.
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)
Capstone: Computational Thinking Through Games
B.S., Computer Science — South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (2007–2010)
Professional & Research Experience
Co-Founder — Train with Intent (2025–present)
Computer Scientist — Center for Geospatial Sciences, Naval Research Lab (2015–present)
Manager of Technology Initiatives — Newcomb College Institute, Tulane University (2010–2015)
Undergraduate Research Assistant — South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (2008–2010)
Teaching Experience
Tulane University
- Instructor for Intro to Computer Science (Fall 2018)
- Co-Instructor for Computational Thinking for Work & Play (2014, 2015)
- Teaching Assistant for Intro to CS I & II, Intro to Algorithms, Software Studio (2015-2017)
Selected Publications
Honors & Awards
- Alan Berman Research Publication Awards (2024)
- Doctoral Consortium Participant, AAMAS (2020)
- ACM Future of Computing Academy Participant (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 (2012–2023)
- 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)