AY holds a doctorate in Clinical/Community psychology from the University of Maryland and has served over thirty years as a psychologist, administrator and equity advocate in higher education. As a psychologist, she works with the emerging adult student population. Her interests lie at the intersection of student mental health and well-being, spiritual formation, cultural identity development, and addressing structural barriers that impede access to mental health services. AY completed the Group Spiritual Direction Workshop and is a graduate of the Soul of Leadership (SOL) program. She is a spiritual discernment small group facilitator for SOL and serves as a co-director of the Heart Longings: An Invitation to the Contemplative Path program.