Dr.MD
Dr.MD serves as the Personal Development & Motivation Coach at Interface Education Services, where she spearheads the design and implementation of our Internal Motivation Program—a signature initiative that helps students uncover and strengthen their intrinsic motivation for long-term academic and personal success.
Dr.MD holds a PhD in Psychology with specialized research expertise in stress regulation, learning, and motivation. Her work examines how psychological patterns affect academic performance and how students can develop healthier, more sustainable approaches to achievement. She has published research in top interdisciplinary journals spanning psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy, contributing to the scientific understanding of stress regulation and human motivation.
With over 14 years of experience in education and mentorship, she draws upon her interdisciplinary background in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology to create developmentally aligned, research-based programming. Her work blends rigorous psychological theory with practical tools, equipping college-bound students with self-awareness, purpose-driven learning strategies, and a growth mindset.
Her coaching approach is grounded in evidence-based psychological research, translating scientific findings into practical strategies that students can apply immediately. She specializes in helping high-achieving students understand their individual stress patterns, develop effective coping skills, and build resilience for long-term academic success.
At Interface, she leads the creation of customized sessions, workshops, and group discussions that promote self-discovery, autonomy, and values-based decision-making. Through her personalized 1-on-1 student sessions, she applies cognitive and motivational psychology to help students align academic choices with authentic interests and long-term goals.
Prior to joining Interface, she held faculty positions at multiple universities, including Georgia State University, where she mentored students individually, developed performance-improvement strategies, and contributed to student success through her service on recruitment and admissions committees. She also founded student organizations focused on leadership and academic excellence.
She earned her PhD in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, where she was recognized with the Helen Stenner Memorial Essay Award for Best Graduate Student Paper, honoring her outstanding research and academic writing.
Dr.MD provides educational coaching and skill-development services; she is not a licensed psychologist or mental health counselor and does not provide therapy or clinical treatment.