Public Sociology
I use creative and participatory methodologies to advance health equity by addressing social determinants of health and the built environment. I specialize in community-engaged research and programs, participatory co-design, and creative project development.
Research & Education
Sociological and community-engaged research focused on:
Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health
Chronic Illness Experience & Chronic Care
Black Women’s Health & Wellness
Design Justice and Participatory Design
Community-Based & Participatory Methods
Black American Religious and Spiritual Meanings
Strategic Consulting Services
Guidance and expertise for community-engaged research, programs, cultural initiatives, 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.
Art, Design, and Culture Writing
Essays about art, design, and culture through the lens of Black creative and spiritual meaning systems.