Dr. AJ holds, with highest honors, a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Behavioral Science, a Master’s degree (MA) in Performance Psychology, an Organizational Psychology Certification, and over 15 years of postgraduate education in Complementary Medicine at Harvard Medical School. With early roots as a theatre professional and a Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Drama and Theatre Arts Education, she brings a commanding presence and magnetic delivery to the stage and every client engagement.

 

Her work blends rigorous academic training with real-world application to optimize the biological, psychological, and environmental performance TriEdge of leaders. Dr. AJ is an active member of the National Speakers Association (NSA), NSA of Northern California (NSANC), an eSpeakers certified virtual presenter, and a lifelong member of the American Psychological Association (APA).

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Dr. AJ's award-winning master's project, Participation Motivation, earned the Certificate of Honor, which reflected her early commitment to understanding the science behind human drive. Her doctoral project research, Ultra-Processed Foods and Mental Health, was a 276-page investigation into how ultra-processed foods (UPFs) impact biological, psychological, socio-economical, and socio-environmental performance.

 

Adapted into the professional white paper, The Performance Cost of UPFs: Why Leaders Can’t Afford Ultra-Processed Fuel, her work is designed to inform, empower, and elevate high-performing leaders, teams, and organizations. It reflects Dr. AJ’s commitment to translating cutting-edge science into actionable strategies that strengthen and optimize the biological, psychological, and environmental performance TriEdge of leaders, teams, and organizations central to TriEdge Leadership® Performance Medicine. Her research is also in development as a book.

 

Based in the heart of San Francisco and Silicon Valley, Dr. AJ is available for in-person keynotes at high-stakes leadership events and executive offsites, throughout the Bay Area—and provides both live and virtual delivery worldwide, with flexible booking, zero travel delays, and elite-level presence.​​​​​