The Mindfulness Center

During my final year in the psychology master’s program at American University, I conducted research under Deborah Norris, Ph.D., founder of The Mindfulness Center based in Washington, D.C. Our research focused on how mind-body practices and lifestyle medicine support healing for different types of diseases and mental illnesses, such as heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, depression, anxiety, and trauma. During the COVID-19 pandemic, researched ways to support the immune system fight various viral infections.

Following my graduation from American University, Dr. Norris offered me a position at The Mindfulness Center as Deputy Director of Operations, Education, and Research where I am currently employed. My work for The Mindfulness Center includes implementing trauma informed social and emotional learning programs into schools, as well as researching for and assisting in the production of events that educate the public on mental and physical health.