
I am a graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh and candidate for graduation with a Master of Science (MS) degree. With plans to become a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), I am studying Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP). The ADP MS program requires students to successfully complete a Capstone Project in the second year at a…

Ride the Wave paperback copies are on sale for $7.77 on Amazon through the end of the year! Profits from books sold on Amazon through the end of the year will be donated to…

Since I could fill an entire second book with the people I want to thank, I decided to make an extended version of what’s printed in my book here. Thank you to…

I’m really proud of my book (my book! my book! that’s still so exciting to say) and I love telling the story behind it. It starts with…

The nurse in the book is inspired by a combination of a few great nurses in my life, but most of the inspiration comes from my friend, Delaney. Delaney Ann “Laney” Brown was one of my closest family friends growing up. Our…

My first book, “Ride the Wave: A Little Sailor’s Guide to Unknown Illness and Big Feelings” will be available June 2024! For a preview of the pages without text, click here.

My illustrator, Hazel Cordezar, is the best EVER. She submitted her work to me ahead of due dates and produced the highest quality work. I continue to be impressed by her professionalism and talent.