As a late-diagnosed neurodivergent learner, I struggled through my K-12, undergraduate, and graduate school experiences. I always knew I was different but never understood why. It seemed to take me longer to complete simple tasks and I experienced friction in group projects and research teams without always understanding why. I learned to mask—to fit in and comply with unwritten norms—but at great personal cost. Ultimately, success came, but so did burnout.

In my role as director of a PhD program, I soon realized that these issues were all too common in my students as well. I began using my own experiences and my ongoing research into neurodivergence to help my students understand how to work with their brains, not against them, to set and achieve academic and personal goals. I’ve helped numerous students to identify pain points in their work, strategize solutions, and prioritize wellbeing to maximize effectiveness. Eventually, I sought training as an executive function coach, which I completed in 2025.

Lastly, as a mom of neurodivergent kids, I’ve seen how challenging the K-12 experience can be for neurodivergent and twice-exceptional students. Too often, classroom expectations are misaligned with the learning needs of our kids, and little support is offered for children who struggle with executive function skills. I’m passionate about helping kids find ways to thrive in school — and helping parents advocate for the supports their children need.

If you or your child would benefit from learning more about executive functioning and how to foster success at school & home, let’s talk!