I am an administrator in Curriculum & Instruction at Columbia University, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University. I also sit on the Board of the American Academy of Religion. I am the Editor of Religion & Education. My writing has appeared in edited volumes, scholarly periodicals, and popular journals. Read on if you’d like to know more!
It is my privilege to have served a number of world-class institutions, including:
Columbia University,
In various roles, most recently Associate Director of Instructional Design and Operations
I design courses for various programs and initiatives. I also help faculty and programs navigate Columbia’s academic policies.
Since 2016 as an Instructional Designer. I was promoted to Senior Instructional Designer in 2021. I was promoted to the Associate Director role in 2022.
New York University,
As an Adjunct Assistant Professor
I teach writing courses for the incredible students in the Master of Science in Professional Writing.
Since 2017 as an Adjunct Instructor. I was promoted to Adjunct Assistant Professor in 2021.
Multiple Institutions,
As an Operations Consultant
Including: The Hispanic Summer Program, the Manhattan School of Music, and Union Theological Seminary in NYC.
I manage(d) special projects dealing with technology, shared services, online learning, and facilities.
Since 2012.
Lexington High School in Lexington, TN,
As a Spanish teacher
My first academic job! I taught 10th - 12th graders. They were loud.
2008 - 2011
Doctor of Philosophy
Religion & Education
Union Theological Seminary
2015
Master of Divinity
Abilene Christian University
2008
Master of Education
Curriculum & Instruction
Freed-Hardeman University
2009
Bachelor of Arts
Bible & Spanish
Freed-Hardeman University
2005
Regions Director,
American Academy of Religion
November 2023 - present
President,
Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Academy of Religion,
2015 - 2016
Fundraising Committee Member,
Shiloh NYC, 2017 - present
Regionally-Elected Coordinator,
Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Academy of Religion,
2018 - 2023
Editor-in-Chief, Religion & Education, 2026 - present
Invited Committee Member, “AI Working Group for Staff,” Columbia University School of Professional Studies, since 2025
Elected DEIA Committee Member, Columbia University School of Professional Studies, 2023-2026 | Communications Sub-Committee Chair
2019 Teaching Excellence Award Recipient, New York University School of Professional Studies
Peer Faculty Observer, New York University School of Professional Studies, 2017 - 2021
Certified Master Reviewer and APPQMR Facilitator for Quality Matters
Co-Chair, Scriptural Reasoning Section, Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Academy of Religion, since 2014
