Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Psychologist Panel Member Adult and Juvenile (2021–Present)
Conduct independent forensic psychological evaluations for attorneys, courts, and administrative agencies.

Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, Psychologist Panel Member (2022–Present)
Conduct independent forensic psychological evaluations for attorneys, courts, and administrative agencies

Clinical Forensic Psychologist, Private Practice – Murrieta, California (2019–Present)

• Conduct individual therapy
• Carry out independent forensic psychological evaluations for attorneys, courts, and administrative agencies
• Perform QME evaluations in workers’ compensation matters
• Provide expert consultation and testimony in forensic and medico-legal proceedings

Forensic Psychologist, Liberty Healthcare Corporation – Porterville, California (2019–2021)

• Conducted comprehensive forensic risk assessments and prepared reports for individuals adjudicated under Welfare and Institutions Code §6500

Forensic Evaluator, Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga, California (2017–2019)

• Completed annual Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) evaluations pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code §6604.9
• Conducted extensive forensic record review, structured clinical interviews, and formal violence and sexual recidivism risk assessments
• Prepared forensic psychological reports

Staff Psychologist, California Men’s Colony (CMC), California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) (2014–2017)

• Provided psychological treatment and assessment services within a correctional environment
• Conducted suicide risk assessments, intellectual disability evaluations, and comprehensive mental health assessments
• Performed mental health evaluations related to Rule Violation Reports (RVRs)
• Worked within the High Risk Management Program (HRMP) and Developmental Disability Programs (DDP) in a correctional setting, providing assessment, monitoring, and/or clinical interventions for high-risk individuals (suicide risk and severe mental health symptoms) and those with developmental disabilities

Unit Psychologist (Sexually Violent Predator/SVP program), Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga, California (2013–2014)

• Managed clinical oversight of a unit
• Led multidisciplinary treatment teams
• Conducted HCR-20, START, and SOTIPS risk assessments
• Provided group and individual therapy to the SVP population

Discharge Coordinator, College Hospital Cerritos, Adult Developmentally Disabled/Mental Illness Unit (DDMI) Cerritos, CA (2012-2013)

• Provided case management and discharge/placement coordination with Regional Centers statewide

Program Assistant, Clearview Women’s Center for Emotional Regulation and Trauma Resolution, Venice Beach, CA (2010-2011)

• Provided peer counseling to female residents with trauma and attachment-related disorders
• Ensured resident and facility safety through structured monitoring
• Co-facilitated goal-setting groups
• Coordinated transportation to AA meetings and community activities
• Supported administration of prescribed psychotropic medications

Staff Assistant, Bridges to Recovery Residential Treatment Program, Pacific Palisades, CA (2007-2009)

• Provided peer counseling
• Ensured resident and facility safety through structured monitoring (including 30-minute checks and one-on-one supervision for high-risk individuals);
• Facilitated weekend planning and check-in groups
• Coordinated therapeutic and culturally enriching outings

Day-Program Staff, Mariposa Endeavors, Gardena, CA (2006-2007)

• Provided social skills training, behavior modification, and independent living skills instruction to a low-functioning adult with severe developmental disabilities
• Delivered ongoing supportive services to promote daily functioning and adaptive behavior

Independent Living Day-Program Staff, Diverse Journeys, Gardena, CA (2006-2007)

• Provided supportive services to a high-functioning adult with developmental disabilities
• Assisted with employment search, college enrollment, and financial aid applications
• Modeled independent living skills, including stress management, budgeting, household management, healthy living, and medication adherence

Women’s Advocate, African Community Resource Center Domestic Violence Shelter (A.C.R.C.), West Hollywood, CA (2003–2004)

• Provided case management and aftercare planning
• Conducted daily peer counseling and resident check-ins
• Ensured the safety and well-being of residents and the shelter environment

Women’s and Children’s Advocate, YWCA of Glendale Domestic Violence Shelter, Glendale, CA (2003-2006)

• Conducted emergency assessments and intake via a domestic violence hotline
• Supported case management, aftercare planning, and transitional living arrangements
• Provided peer counseling and crisis intervention and facilitated family activity groups for residents and their children

• Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), Clinical Forensic Psychology (2013), Alliant International University, The California School of Forensic Studies, Alhambra, CA – GPA 4.0
• Master of Arts (Interim degree; 2010), Alliant International University, The California School of Forensic Studies, Alhambra, CA
• Graduate Study, Forensic Psychology (2007), California State University, Los Angeles, CA
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2004), Cum Laude, California State University, Northridge, CA

• Licensed Psychologist, State of California (PSY27017), February 2015-Present
• Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), State of California, October 2019–Present

An excerpt of training includes specialized training in structured violence risk assessment (e.g., HCR-20 V3, VRAG-R, SAVRY, SAM), sexual offense risk evaluation (e.g., Static-99R, ARMADILO-S, STABLE-2007, CPORT, VRS-SO), Competency to Stand Trial, Criminal Responsibility, and SVP-evaluation procedures.

Training in additional assessment instruments including MMPI-3 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-3; personality and psychopathology measure), SIRS-2 (Structured Interview of Reported Symptoms; assessment of symptom exaggeration/malingering), CAPS-5 (Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5; PTSD diagnostic interview), and MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment; brief cognitive screening), as well as expert witness testimony and methodology, forensic report writing, Personal Injury, suicide risk assessment, Capacity evaluations, ethical issues in forensic practice, psychological test security, use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in forensic psychology, trauma-informed forensic assessment, and topics relevant to California workers’ compensation assessments, among other topics.

• American Psychological Association (APA)
• American Psychology–Law Society (Division 41)
• Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA)
• Golden Key Honor Society
• Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA)
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
• SAARNA

• English, Swedish, Finnish
• Spanish, Greek (Limited Comprehension only)