Research + Professional Work

My professional background spans business consulting, strategy, research, technology, education, marketing, design, and the outdoor industry.

I currently work as a business consultant and strategist and have spent much of my career helping organizations understand people, communicate ideas, build communities, and navigate change.

I’m also a published sport psychology researcher and the founder of Dirtbag Runners, an international running community.

Publications

Trail and Ultrarunning: The Impact of Distance, Nature, and Personality on Flow and Well-Being. - PSI CHI Journal of Undergraduate Research (2014)

In Search of The Meaning of Happiness Through Flow and Spirituality - International Journal of Health, Wellness & Society (2009)

Sexual Harassment and Assault across Trail and Ultrarunning Communities: A Mixed-Method Study Exploring Gender Differences - The Journal of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Sport (2023)

Breaking the Silence of Sexual Harassment and Assault among Trail and Ultrarunners through Cycles of Inquiry - Contemporary Perspectives on Sexual Abuse - Disclosure, Response, and Treatment Considerations (2025)

Upcoming Book Publication

As of January 2026, I am working to publish an academic book with my colleagues on action-based recommendations for reducing sexual assault and harassment in the outdoor communities.