EXPERIENCE
Over the past decade, I've built a career at the intersection of mental health services, technology, and data-driven program improvement. From crisis counseling to product leadership, my work has focused on scaling access to quality mental health care while maintaining the human connection at the heart of crisis intervention.
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Vibrant Emotional Health
April 2023 - April 2025
Led nationwide implementation of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Unified Platform, managing complex stakeholder relationships across SAMHSA, internal subject matter experts, and crisis centers nationwide.
Accelerated feature delivery from bi-annual to bi-monthly releases, launching 8 major capabilities including Spanish language support, outbound SMS, and specialized queue models that improved crisis response efficiency
Designed and implemented shared queue model for LGBTQI+ support network, increasing answer rates and reducing call abandonment
Optimized platform licensing costs through queue management features, delivering $700,000+ in annual savings while maintaining service quality
Improved onboarding satisfaction to 85% through process refinement and flexible computer-based training programs, successfully onboarding 4,600+ users in 6 months
Established data-driven product development process by launching in-platform CSAT surveys and incorporating user feedback into roadmap prioritization
Executed organization's first A/B test, creating a repeatable framework for evidence-based product decisions
Led team of 2 direct reports while managing monthly roadmap meetings and stakeholder communications across the crisis response network
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Meta (Contract)
June 2022 - December 2022
Oversaw timely and accurate reporting of progress toward department KPIs, restoring trust in executive-facing dashboards and creating reliable foundation for quarterly targets
Reduced reporting errors and streamlined data entry best practices across global, multi-disciplinary teams
Designed and launched improved department intake form, reducing completion time by 25% and improving detail quality
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The Trevor Project
October 2020 - May 2022
Built and led the Continuous Improvement Department, overseeing quality assurance across Lifeline, chat, and text programs serving LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.
Led Salesforce Lightning CRM implementation impacting 1,500+ crisis services staff and volunteers while maintaining 100% service uptime and volunteer retention
Scaled Salesforce evaluation tool, increasing evaluation capacity by 40%
Improved review rate of high-risk cases by 34% through refined case review operations
Conducted 3-hour virtual workshop on "Building Scalable Case Evaluation Systems within Crisis Services" at American Association of Suicidology Conference 2021
Co-led development of Continuous Improvement Department charter, scope, values, and KPIs
Analyzed contact NPS and counselor performance for quarterly performance reporting
Hired and managed Associate of Continuous Improvement
Oversaw quarterly staff trainings and provided coaching for facilitators
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The Trevor Project
July 2019 - October 2020
Designed, implemented, and monitored data collection systems for cross-programmatic counselor quality improvement initiatives
Increased adoption of updated clinical policies through strategic change management
Scaled and monitored safety-focused case review system
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The Trevor Project
October 2018 - June 2019
Led the design and implementation of a data collection system to monitor Counselor performance
Developed and executed change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of updated policies
Scaled and monitored a safety-focused Case Review system to ensure high standards of performance and compliance.
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NYU Langone Health
August 2017 - September 2018
Utilized data analysis and visualization tools in R programming to track program performance and identify areas for improvement
Built and maintained relationships with external partners and funders to secure ongoing funding
Collaborated with internal teams to develop and deliver presentations and reports on program progress and impact
Conducted literature reviews and wrote/submitted abstracts for conferences and poster presentations
Maintained IRB regulatory compliance
Columbia University Department of Psychiatry & New York State Psychiatric Institute
May 2016 - August 2016
Coordinated and contributed to 4 ongoing research projects, including development of conceptual frameworks, grant proposal preparation, and data analysis using R, SPM12, and SAS
Conducted fMRI pilot analysis, pre-processing of fMRI data, and developed training manuals for study participants
Analyzed impact of parental contact with criminal justice system on children's mental health outcomes, specifically conduct disorder
Performed exploratory analysis of mental health outcomes related to neighborhood safety and quality
Washington University School of Medicine
October 2015 - January 2016
Utilized REDCap for data management and organization, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
Conducted telephone interviews and surveys with participants, following up as needed
Maintained detailed records ensuring compliance with study protocols and regulations
Contributed to study design, providing support to principal investigator and research team
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The Trevor Project
November 2014 - August 2015
Provided direct crisis intervention services to LGBTQ+ youth experiencing suicidal ideation, working on the front lines of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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The Trevor Project
August 2011-November 2014
Provided direct crisis intervention services to LGBTQ+ youth experiencing suicidal ideation, working on the front lines of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Washington University in St. Louis
Specialization: Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Bachelor of Arts
New York University
Chinese Language and History
Pilates Comprehensive Certification
Polestar Pilates (Expected: February 2026)
Rehabilitation-focused approach to movement education
Proficient with:
Salesforce
Jira
Figma
Miro
Genesys Cloud
SuccessKPI
Microsoft Suite
Asana
Adobe Creative Cloud
Google Suite