Hi! I’m Dr. Jess, and I use she/her pronouns. Welcome to Better Together Sexual Health Education Services!

I hold a PhD in Developmental Psychology, and my academic expertise is in topics related to adolescent development, interpersonal relationships, emotions, mental health, and family dynamics. I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, where I lead the Emotion Dynamics Lab. I completed the coursework of the Sexual Health Educator Certification program via Options for Sexual Health in 2026. My aim is to deliver evidence-based sexual health education that is affirming and inclusive.

Stay tuned while I build this site!