She is currently an Associate Professor at Towson University and the director of the Counseling Psychology Concentration of the master’s degree in psychology. Prior to her current role at Towson University, she was a staff psychologist at the University of Maryland counseling center for three years. She specializes in positive psychology and psychotherapy, which focuses on teaching students, clients, and counselors the art of using personal strengths to overcome obstacles and achieve optimal well-being. Her research program centers on the intersection of psychological and physical well-being, in particular how individuals with marginalized social identities have developed unique strengths that contribute to their ability to flourish.