Justin is a developmental psychologist with an unfailing drive for compassion, empathy, and human betterment. In a world full of identity crisis, personal struggle, and a desire to build a better tomorrow, Justin functions as a conduit between the faith and science walk of life, bridging practical data-driven insight with human compassion, understanding, and passion. Justin has spent over 20 years in the corporate and academic environments, focusing on education, coaching, mentoring, leadership training, and program development.
Justin has been involved in developing organizations centered on life coaching and engagement, student leadership development, and community service, domestically and internationally. He has led faith-based events, supported community betterment programs, and is an active leader in his church and community. Additionally, Justin is an active researcher of human identity and agency in social learning, developing programs centered on identifying the “why” behind human engagement, both in in-person and digital environments.
As an Adult Child of an Alcoholic/Addict (ACOA) and psychologist, Justin understands the struggles of addiction, substance use, and mental health challenges associated with addictive tendencies in a unique capacity. Being a life-long learner of the nuances of the onset, development, nurturing, loss of control, and outcome of addition, Justin’s unique perspectives on substance use disorders offers deep levels of understanding and compassion for achieving success at addressing and overcoming the obstacles of use disorders, broadening the Values and Purpose of True North and its community.
