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)

  • 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

Fall 2011

Scandinavian Studies Program

Class of 2016

MA in Counseling

Class of 2027

MA in Human Rights & Social Justice