Dylan currently resides in the Northwest Arctic of Alaska in the Village of Kotzebue. He is currently pursuing a Master of Health Science (MHS) degree in Mental Health at The Johns Hopkins University. He holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications/Public Relations from Oklahoma Christian University.

He is currently employed by Maniilaq Association, a tribal organization operating in the Northwest Arctic Borough of Alaska; he works as a Community Outreach Therapist providing outreach interventions, psychoeducation and mental health counseling. He’s previously worked as an Itinerant Therapist traveling between Kotzebue, Kiana and Noovik to provide mental health and substance use counseling. He previously worked as a milieu therapist at Western Psychiatric Hospital in Pittsburgh, an industry-leading hospital known for innovative approaches to psychiatric wellness and care.

According to CliftongStrengths, Dylan’s strengths are: Connectedness, Restorative, Intellection, Input, Responsibility. He is passionate about academic research, cultural and philosophical exploration and community. His earnest desire to serve, both as a professional and as a community member, exemplify his selflessness, dependability and ambition. He intends to continue his community outreach work and eventually pursue a PhD in a mental health field.