About me
Social psychologist - mother of four - Norwegian - married to a former active duty Marine - Ironman triathlete.
I am the Director of Research Operations at Lirio, where I work alongside behavioral scientists, digital health experts, software and machine learning engineers, and artificial intelligence and data scientists to build Precision Nudging™ interventions that help people overcome barriers to good health.
Professional Experience
Director of Research Operations (11/2021-present)
Director of Behavioral Research (04/2020-11/2021)
Remote from Ft. Eustis, VA; Pine Island, MN
Select publications:
Stick to the Point: Personalization at Scale Drives Vaccination Update (blog)
Breast Cancer Early Detection Has an Undeniable Impact (blog)
Use Precision Nudging™ to Understand and Overcome Barriers to Women’s Healthcare (blog)
Director of Thought Leadership and Outcomes Research (07/2018-04/2020)
Senior Manager of Thought Leadership and Outcomes Research (07/2016-07/2018)
Manager of Thought Leadership and Outcomes Research (05/2014-07/2016)
Research Associate (05/2013-08/2013)
Intellectual Property Research Intern (01/2013-05/2013)
Minneapolis, MN; remote from Washington, D.C.; Twentynine Palms, CA; Oslo, Norway; Ft. Eustis, VA
Select publications:
Purpose and Purposefulness At Work: The Impact on Employee Engagement and Organizational Commitment
The ROI of Hiring Strong Performers
Organizational Development Consultant Intern (04/2014-10/2014)
Minneapolis, MN
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Instructor, Section Leader, and Teaching Assistant (09/2009-05/2014)
Minneapolis, MN
Select publications:
The relation between trauma exposure and prosocial behavior
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Education
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Ph.D. Psychology (2014)
Minneapolis, MN
ULACIT Costa Rica
4 summer courses (2008)
San José, Costa Rica
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
B.S. Psychology (2009)
Gainesville, FL
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Volunteer and Community
Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce - North, Executive Director of Communications (2015-2017)
University of Minnesota Triathlon Team, President (2012-2013)
University of Minnesota Medical Reserve Corps, Behavioral Health Team Member (2012-2013)
Aurora Center for Advocacy and Education, Victim Advocate (2012-2013)
University of Minnesota, International Student Ambassador (2012-2013)
Triathlete, four Ironman Triathlons, Badwater Cape Fear 51mi (2009-present)