Assistant Professor

• B.S. (Recreation: Therapeutic Recreation), University of Northern Colorado
• M.A. (Recreation: Recreation Administration), University of Northern Colorado
• Ph.D. (Education: Outdoor Therapeutic Recreation), University of Minnesota. 

• Academic interests: Model railroading as therapeutic intervention, outdoor adventure therapy, historical interpretation, and heritage tourism.
• Presented nationally and internationally on recreation therapy and inclusion/access to outdoor and adventure recreation for people with a wide variety of abilities.
• Secured over $150k in grants and contributions to support the formation of a self-sustaining outdoor recreation program that primarily serves people with severe multiple disabilities.

Office:  140 Waldron Hall, (540) 831-7717.  (RT LAB)