Learning
Each new understanding is an opportunity to become a bridge, connecting people, ideas, and worlds.
Learning, for me, lives in the magnificent space between curiosity and creation. This page reflects those moments of discovery. Here you’ll find the courses, credentials, and curiosities that keep me exploring new ways to understand both people and systems.
Coursework
- AI is for Everyone (2025); Andrew Ng, Coursera
- Elements of AI: Ethics (in progress); University of Helsinki
Certifications
Model Validation 1 — Handshake MOVE AI (2025) | Training in assessing Large Language Model performance by intentionally breaking and stress-testing models, identifying and resolving logic or data flaws, and articulating findings through structured reporting and reflection.
Facial Action Coding System FACS Certification — Paul Ekman Group (2010) | anatomically based method for identifying and scoring facial muscle movements to interpret micro-emotional displays lasting less than one-fifth of a second. What’s FACS?
School-Age and Youth Development Credential (Level 1) — Gateways to Opportunity/ Illinois Department of Human Services (2018) | Four Modules in School-Age (Ages 5-12), Early Adolescent (Ages 11-16), and Late Adolescent Development (Ages 15-18) and Child Development Overview
Education
Dominican University — MLIS (2023)
University of Chicago — MA Social Science (2013)
Northern Illinois University — BA Psychology & Political Science (2011)
Creative Practice
Artistry
As a lifelong learner, I love exploring, creating, and stretching in interesting ways. Ever the bridge-builder, I’m currently experimenting with blending my passion for coffee and painting into coffee art. Above is my second attempt. Though far from flawless, the process is the best part, especially the rich coffee aroma!
Currently Reading
Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence — Max Tegmark
Hello World: Being Human in the Age of Algorithms — Hannah Fry
Have you read these books, or do you have recommendations for me? Connect with me on LinkedIn. I’m always looking for good books to read.
