I am a licensed clinical social worker, credentialed alcohol and substance abuse counselor, MINT certified trainer, and a qualified MBSR teacher with over 20 years of experience in the addictions field. I am the Project Manager and Lead Trainer for the University at Buffalo Motivational Interviewing Center and I provide MI training and coaching to professionals and students in a broad range of disciplines and settings. I have been a therapist on multiple NIH funded research projects and I have also trained and supervised graduate student interns in evidence based treatments. Motivational Interviewing has transformed my work and my life and inspires me as a trainer.