Public Sociology
I use creative and participatory methodologies to advance health equity and honor cultural memory. I specialize in community-engaged research and programs, participatory co-design, and creative project development.
Strategic Consulting Services
Expertise in designing and implementing community-engaged research studies, programs, and design projects.
Abolitionist Spaces Program
with Colloqate Design
A participatory design justice initiative that utilizes Photovoice to engage youth, formerly incarcerated people, and community organizers to reimagine the built environment through the lens of justice, equity, and inclusion.
Research & Education
I'm a medical sociologist who addresses social determinants of health through community-engaged research, participatory design, and creative public programs. I'm passionate about advancing health equity and honoring collective memory through equitable built environments and cultural placemaking.
Research interests:
Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health
Design Justice and Participatory Design
Community-Based & Participatory Methods
Chronic Illness Experience & Chronic Care
Black Women’s Health & Wellness
Black American Religious and Spiritual Meaning-Making
Art, Design, and Culture Writing
Essays about art, design, and culture exploring social power, cultural memory, creativity, and spiritual meaning-making.