Scholarship for Collective Well-Being:

My academic work bridges 20 years of clinical experience with macro-level sociological research. By examining the structural realities of human rights and social justice, I work to bring practical, equity-centered insights into higher education and organizational systems.

Current Research & Appointments:

  • MA Candidate | Human Rights & Social Justice, Arizona State University (GPA: 4.17).

  • Graduate Assistant | School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Arizona State University (Incoming Fall 2026).

  • Current Thesis Focus: Exploring Trauma & Reparations Narratives in the News Regarding Immigrants in the USA, a Quantitative & Qualitative Study.

  • Past MA Research Paper: the Most Effective Interventions For Those On the Autism Spectrum, a Literature Analysis.

  • Past BA Research Project: Discovering Hyper-Masculine Variables in Media, a Qualitative Study.

Areas of Inquiry & Speaking:

  • Health & Spatial Justice: How physical environments and institutional design impact psychological safety.

  • Sociology & Psychology of Systemic Trauma: Examining macro-level cultural pressures causing chronic community stress.

  • Human Rights & Empowerment Frameworks: Examining the intersection between mental health, systemic oppression, and radical healing.

University Affiliations:

Class of 2012

BA in Sociology

UNC Asheville

Fall 2011

Scandinavian Studies Program

(University of Oulu, Finland)

Oulun Yliopisto

Class of 2016

MA in Counseling

Wake Forest University

Class of 2027

MA in Human Rights & Social Justice

Arizona State University