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Experience

EDUCATION

Georgetown University

Ph.D. Theological and Religious Studies, currently enrolled

  • Selected courses: Survey of Dharmic Traditions 

Yale Divinity School, 2022 

M.A.R.c. Asian Religions

  • Awarded Gordon L. Corbett Scholarship, 2020-2021

  • Awarded Pidcock Family and Rev. Sidney Lovett Scholarships, 2021-2022

  • Selected courses: Indian Philosophy; Theologies of Religious Pluralism; Method and Theory

Louisiana State University, 2020 

  • Dean’s List, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018

B.A. Liberal Arts, Religious Studies

  • Awarded John Whittaker Religious Studies Scholarship, Spring 2020

  • Selected courses: Hinduism; Buddhism; Harry Potter, Magic, and American Culture 

B.A. Mass Communication, Public Relations

  • Margaret Dixon Outstanding Female Mass Communication Senior Nominee, Spring 2020

  • Selected courses: Multiculturalism; Media Ethics

SKILLS

  • Languages:

    • English 

    • Sanskrit 

    • Cajun French 

  • Communications & Public Relations:

    • Social Media Marketing

    • Web design

    • Event planning

    • Qualtrics

    • Canva

ARTICLES

  • "Yoga Barbie does not teach us true diversity," National Catholic Reporter Online, August 2022

  • “No, yoga does not contradict the teachings of Christianity,” America: The Jesuit Review, August 2021

  • “Thomas Merton: Role Model for Catholics Who Practice Yoga Today,” The Merton Seasonal: A Quarterly Review, Winter 2020

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PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED LECTURES

  • Christian-based yoga and Religious Pluralism, Yale Divinity School, Spring 2022

  • The Profane as the Sacred (graduating sermon), Yale Divinity School, Spring 2022

  • The Chakra System, Louisiana State University, Spring 2021

  • Philosophy of Ashtanga Yoga, Louisiana State University, Spring 2021​​

  • Hogwarts is a Glorified Catholic School, Louisiana State University Religious Studies Symposium, Spring 2017​

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EXPERIENCE

Christians Practicing Yoga, 2019-Present

Managing Director

  • Deliver fascinating presentations accessible to the public, both in person and online

  • Non-profit community building and organizational management

  • Conducted programming research and data analysis to achieve and maintain 501(c)3 status

Contributing Author

  • Periodically writing blog posts involving the intersection of Christian teachings and yogic philosophy

 

Yale Divinity School Alumni Engagement, 2020-present

Higher Education Administrative Student Worker

  • Establish relationship with key Yale Divinity Alumni and Alumni Engagement office, increasing donor giving to fund Yale Divinity School student scholarships

  • Develop compelling content for presentations to be used in donor pitches

  • Illustrate meaningful alumni memorials for online presence​

 

Center for Academic Success, REL 1000: World Religions, Louisiana State University, 2019-2020

Supplemental Instructor

  • Awarded Best New Supplemental Instructor Fall 2019

  • Catered to students’ individual learning styles by preparing and implementing weekly lesson plans

  • Facilitated student engagement during sessions and test reviews using game theory

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Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Botanic Gardens, 2017-2020

Higher Education Public Relations Intern

  • Student Employee of the Year Nominee, Spring 2020

  • Organized and executed 15+ seasonal public events, ranging from public education workshops to annual fundraising galas

  • Redesigned and managed webpage that received over 7,000 pageviews monthly​

 

THTR 2031/4031: Aerial Practicum Silks, Louisiana State University, 2018-2019

Teaching Assistant

  • Safely taught new poses to students using aerial silks

  • Collaborated with students to execute creative performances

  • Forged connections between professors and students​​

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STUDENT SERVICE​

  • Friends of Dharmic Life, Georgetown University

    • Founding member, 2023​

  • Class of 2022 Committee, Yale Divinity School

    • Member, 2022​

  • Anything But Christian Club, Yale Divinity School

    • Student Organization Officer and Founder, 2021-2022​

  • Undergraduate Society for the Study of Religion, Louisiana State University

    • President, 2018-2019​

    • Vice President, 2019-2020​

  • Physical Theatre Club, Louisiana State University

    • President, 2018-2020​

    • Vice President, 2017-2018​

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CERTIFICATES

  • 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher

    • Himalayan Institute, 2022

  • Certificate of Achievement in Religious Literacy: Traditions and Scriptures

    • Harvard University, 2020

  • 95-hour Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher

    • Next Generation Yoga, 2018 

  • 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher

    • Yoga Bliss, 2017

  • Certified Aerial Yoga Teacher

    • Aircat Aerial Arts, 2016

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