With over 30 years in secondary education teaching psychology, and lived experience with bipolar disorder, I bring a unique, dual perspective to crisis intervention consulting because I understand firsthand the realities of navigating severe mental illness.

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Since my initial diagnosis in 2000, I’ve experienced multiple psychotic episodes and hospitalizations. In 2017, I survived my most intense manic episode—marked by full-spectrum psychotic symptoms. Thanks to the compassionate, skilled work of local Crisis Intervention Teams and law enforcement, I was safely diverted from the criminal justice system and guided toward treatment.

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Today, I consult with CIT programs nationwide, combining clinical insight, lived experience, and educational expertise. My goal is to help agencies strengthen their crisis response strategies—because with the right training and support, lives can be saved.