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Currently, I reside in Chapel Hill, North Carolina where I am pursuing a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience. Prior to Chapel Hill, I lived in Portland Oregon. After graduating from Portland State University with a degree in Psychology & Neuroscience, I studied infant and adolescent brain development at the Oregon Health & Science University. During my time in Portland, I also co-created and participated in a number of science-related outreach programs.

For a brief stint, I lived in and worked remotely from a small town in southern Oregon (Rogue Valley) while my fiancee’ completed her clinical fellowship as a Speech, Language, & Swallowing Pathologist. Prior to returning to school to attend Portland State University, I was an Interactive Media & Web Designer. Before teaching myself to code, design, and build websites and interactive marketing materials, I was a Graphic Designer in Tallahassee, Florida.

When not in the lab (in-person or virtual), I can most often be found hiking and spending time with the family outdoors. I have recently taken up painting and enjoy gardening, drumming, live music, and wine and craft beer tasting.

  • Cotton
    The newest addition to our family, Cotton, loves broccoli! Adopted from Saving Grace Rescue in Wake Forest, NC.

  • Oil Painting #2: Cotton (In Progress)
  • Oil Painting #1: Abstract
  • Lego MRI
    Lego MRI built for me by a Sabin Braaains! student
  • Brain battles with NW Noggin summer students

  • Always so supportive of my outreach endeavors (jello brains). 

  • SFN 2013 Outreach Poster
    SFN 2013 Outreach Poster (Zombie Braaains!)

  • My brother Ricky, a two-time cancer survivor gets his GED and award for post-secondary student of the year! One of the best moments of my life!

  • Mt. McLoughlin near Ashland Oregon, our temporary home (circa 2015).


  • McNeil Pt. (8500ft) on Mt. Hood.

  • Hiking Hobart Bluff in southern Oregon with our beloved Budrow Wilson (aka Buddy).

  • Mt. Hood hike with Buddy

  • Saddle Mountain – Oregon Coast Hike
  • Oregon Coast Trip