Ph.D., Marriage and Family Therapy, Florida State University
M.Ed., Counseling, Family, and Human Service with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Oregon
B.S., Sociology and Psychology, Brigham Young University

My program of research broadly focuses on young adults’ romantic and sexual relationships and experiences. This includes examining various relationships types, including committed relationships, hookups, friends with benefits, and consensually nonmonogamous relationships. I enjoy implementing sexual and relationship education to young adults with the intention to empower them with information they need to make informed decisions about their relationships and promote their sexual health and wellness.

Emerging adulthood
Relationship education
Human sexuality
Couple relationships
Marriage and family therapy
Fathering

I am the Editor for the Journal of Marriage and Family, the flagship journal for the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR).

In addition to serving as Associate Department Head, I am also currently serving on the University’s Male Persistence Committee, the Relationship and Sexuality Violence Prevention (RSVP) team, and the Relational Health section of the SPARK team working with Cherokee Health Systems focused on relationship education for parents who have recently transitioned to parenthood.