This expert witness combines clinical psychology, forensic psychology, neuropsychological assessment, and behavioral science expertise developed through extensive work with adolescents and adults in criminal, civil, educational, and competency-related matters. Their forensic practice includes juvenile competency evaluations, psychosexual assessments, violence risk analysis, psychoeducational testing, disability evaluations, neuropsychological assessment, and psychological injury analysis, with additional experience involving competency restoration and treatment of juvenile sexual offenders.

Fluent in American Sign Language, this expert also provides culturally informed psychological consultation and assessment services for D/deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Their work has included forensic and clinical evaluations conducted in both English and ASL, with specialized expertise in mental health assessment within Deaf culture and neuropsychological evaluation involving culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Clinical and forensic experience includes evaluations performed for superior courts, juvenile justice systems, rehabilitation hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, government agencies, and private forensic practices across Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.

Professional credentials include licensure as a psychologist in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, certification through PSYPACT as an Interjurisdictional Clinical Psychologist, and Virginia certification as a Sex Offender Treatment Provider. Educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Clinical Psychology, a Master of Arts degree in Psychology, a Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience, and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and American Sign Language.

Their background further includes academic leadership and teaching roles in doctoral clinical psychology programs, where they teach courses in neuropsychology, cognitive assessment, psychopathology, ethics, and forensic psychology. Research and publication efforts have addressed emotional processing within Deaf culture, hate crimes, anxiety disorders, autism-related behavioral interventions, and neuropsychological assessment methodologies. Additional responsibilities have included development of court-approved anger management treatment programs, training mental health screeners for juvenile courts, creation of forensic assessment procedures, and participation in research and policy initiatives involving Deaf education, juvenile justice systems, and behavioral health services.