Programs
Courses Taught
Introduction to Social WorkSocial Work Ethics
Social Policy
Field Education
Education
- Ph.D., Social Work, Howard University, 2025
- MSW, Social Work, Michigan State University
- B.A., Psychology, Michigan State University
Interests
- Social Policy
- College Student Homelessness
- Higher Education Student Support Policy
- Community Engagement and Collaborative Practice in Black Communities
- Intersection of Racial Justice and Police Reform
Awards
- Fellow, Howard University Center of Excellence in Housing and Urban Research and Policy
- ACOSA 2019 Outstanding Student Award Recipient, 2019
- NASW Student Leadership in Diversity Scholarship Recipient, 2019
- 2019-20 MSU Research Scholar
- 2019-20 MSU Advocacy Scholar
- Texas Southern University Center for Justice Research National Police Reform Advisory Group-Policy Subcommittee Member
- MSU Excellence in Teaching Award Selection Committee Member
Select Works Published
- From the Academy to Reality: Culturally Responsive Technical Advising in the Age of George Floyd.
, 2022 - Reimaging Policing Action Brief Series
, 2021
Philosophy
My teaching philosophy is driven by the idea that collaborative interventions bring about the greatest and most meaningful change for communities and individuals therefore that also applies to students. To truly value the experiences of those we work with, we must take the time to listen and understand those experiences. The efforts to understand must not be extractive and tokenizing, but enriching. Using a collaborative model allows me to decenter myself and focus on the stated needs of the population of focus, in this case the students in my classroom. This approach allows me to work for and with students rather than the traditional approach of working “in their interest.” Taking the time to have an understanding of what students are experiencing, how they learn best, and what they need to be the best version of themselves is best informed by a collaborative approach.
