Assistant Professor
COUNSELING, SCHOOL AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
My research focuses on the psychosocial wellness of communities minoritized by race, sexual orientation, and gender identity (i.e., queer people of color or QPOC), & increasing retention rates of students of color in graduate psychology programs.
My experiences as a Black bisexual ciswoman raised in the Southern US inform how I conceptualize my research, teaching, and service. I use both quantitative and qualitative methodologies within a critical-constructive theoretical framework to explore the intersection of race, gender, and sexual orientation. Specifically, I study the mental health of queer people of color (QPOC) to understand better the resiliency and oppression faced by these communities. Additionally, my work also aims to increase retention rates of students of color in graduate psychology programs, addressing issues related to intersectionality, mental health, and academic success. Finally, I am a proud alumna of the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program.