Kalina earned her BA in Psychology from Cleveland State University and is passionate about advocating for the dignity and rights of consumers of mental health services. Critiquing the DSM-V is a favorite nerdy past-time and she follows the critical psychology movement closely, having been first introduced to radical concepts in mental health by the Icarus Project over a decade ago. She spends her free time walking in parks, organizing pagan events, and laughing with her partner Brian.