CV

Education

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Ph.D. in Personality and Social Context (Expected Spring 2026)
- Certificate in Digital Studies

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Master of Science in Psychology (August 2023)

Florida International University, Miami, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Sociology (Fall 2019)
- Advisor: Dr. Asia Eaton

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I am committed to advancing knowledge at the intersection of psychology, identity, and digital culture:

University of Michigan – DISCO Network (August 2023 – Present)

Collaborate with interdisciplinary scholars, including Dr. Lisa Nakamura and Dr. Andre Brock, on projects addressing digital inequities and critical technocultural discourse.

University of Michigan – Center of Racial Justice (August 2023 – Present)

Co-founded Decolonial Dialogues, a graduate-led initiative fostering liberation-centered scholarship through workshops and collaborative research.

University of Michigan (August 2020 – Present)

Mii Lab: Conducted thesis research on the mental health impacts of online racial discrimination on Black youth, with findings submitted for publication.
Ward Lab: Investigated Black women’s online dating experiences and stereotypes through interviews and focus groups on Black digital culture.

Florida International University (Spring 2016 – Spring 2020)

Conducted interviews and focus groups on topics like homelessness, eating disorders, and social class disclosure, with findings contributing to multiple publications.

My teaching philosophy emphasizes empowerment, accessibility, and the importance of connecting theory with lived experiences:

University of Michigan – Psychology of the Black Digital Experience(s) (September 2023 – December 2023)

Designed and taught an undergraduate seminar on Black digital life, focusing on identity, culture, and community.

Lumiere Education (January 2023 – Present)

Mentored high school students in conducting independent research, fostering critical thinking and academic development.

University of Michigan – Psychology Department (January 2021 – Present)

Taught courses on personality and developmental psychology, leading discussions for over 75 students per semester.