I am an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Oklahoma. Prior to beginning my work at OU, I received my PhD from Texas A&M University in Sport Management and my Masters of Education in Educational Leadership with an emphasis on College Student Development from Oklahoma State University. Before transitioning to my faculty positions, I spent 4 years working in student activities and another 4 working as an undergraduate academic advisor for the Sport Management program at Texas A&M. 

I have taught a number of subjects including Sport Finance, Management & Leadership, Diversity & Ethics, and Sport Law. My research examines the nexus of sport and individual development in higher education through various developmental and organizational frameworks to construct a better contextual understanding of formal sport environments, focusing especially on their philosophical and structural characteristics. It is my goal to contribute to the conversation both in higher education and in sport management about how to effectively leverage and deliver sport within higher education, particularly toward human development outcomes.