She received her Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and Master’s degree in Kinesiology from Brock University in Ontario, Canada, and her PhD and post-doctoral training in Kinesiology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The overarching goal of her current research is to improve physical function and quality of life in populations with neuromuscular deficits. In her Neurophysiology Lab, she studies neural mechanisms leading to declines in motor performance, with the ultimate goal of developing successful, evidence-based interventions to reduce functional loss in older adults (65+ years) and individuals who have suffered a mild traumatic brain injury. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring Oregon through hiking and biking.