Trusted, Objective Expertise.
Driven Resilience.
Where psychology, experience, research, and the law intersect to further justice.
Expert Witness Testimony
As a 23-year federal agent and licensed clinical psychologist, my areas of expertise include science-based investigative interviewing, coerced or false confessions, and the dynamics of interpersonal crimes.
Available for expert witness testimony in cases related to:
Wrongful conviction stemming from coerced or false confessions
Sufficiency of the investigative interview
Establishing consent (or lack thereof)
Understanding power dynamics in sexual assault and/or intimate partner violence investigations
Memory
Cognitive biases
Case Consultation
With over two decades investigating and supervising violent crimes against kids and adults worldwide, I provide case consultation to law enforcement personnel and attorneys to facilitate sufficiency and justice. Consultation services include:
Preparing for investigative or witness interviews
Generating investigative leads
Working with uncooperative witnesses
Comprehensive case reviews for best practices
Teaching & Training
As a military leader and 23-year (and counting) federal agent, teaching and training are true passions of mine. Topics include:
Investigative interviewing
Victimology, grooming, cognitive biases, memory
Power dynamics associated with sexual assault
The psychology of victims of sexual assault
The psychology of suspects of sexual assault
Characteristics of serial sex offenders
Considerations in allegations of child abuse
I have experience teaching at the undergraduate and graduate university levels in the areas of psychology and forensic science. I have extensive experience providing training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and have taught local and state police departments.
Wellness for Attorneys & Law Enforcement
Combining my law enforcement and clinical psychology backgrounds, I know first-hand how we are affected by the job. I provide wellness seminars for law enforcement personnel, attorneys and their families across the globe.
I have worked with local, state, federal and international partners to develop tailored workshops based on the audience and the culture with whom I will be working. Upon request, seminars may also include family members.
Some of the most popular seminars include:
How to Proactively Manage Stress and Maintain Resilience
How to Deal with Repeated Exposure
Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Vicarious Trauma
The Hidden Cost of Law Enforcement.
Public Speaking/Workshops
I enjoy speaking to a wide-range of audiences on topics including:
Law enforcement and leadership
Women as Leaders in Law Enforcement
Getting Over Imposter Syndrome
Navigating Conflict: How to Have Difficult Conversations.