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Turning lived experiences into evidence - and evidence into action.

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Healthcare has taught me that every statistic has a story, every policy affects a person, and every unanswered question is an opportunity to create change. My work exists at the intersection of research, health equity, strategy, and storytelling - using evidence not simply to understand problems, but to challenge them. I believe research is more than discovery; it's a catalyst for advocacy, innovation, and systems change.

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With nearly two decades of experience spanning healthcare, clinical research, higher education, and regulatory affairs, I have built my career around asking thoughtful questions that lead to practical solutions. My background as a nurse practitioner provides the clinical lens that informs my work, while my passion lies in advancing population health through research, policy, and community-centered approaches.

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As a PhD candidate in Population Health and Policy, my research explores the evolution of the Strong Black Woman schema across generations and its influence on health, coping, and well-being. By examining the intersection of identity, lived experience, stigma, and the social determinants of health, I aim to generate evidence that informs equitable policy, strengthens public health initiatives, and amplifies voices that have too often been silenced.

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Beyond academia, I'm passionate about making research accessible, actionable, and influential. Whether I'm designing research studies, writing scholarly manuscripts, publishing educational content, developing purpose-driven brands, or translating evidence into strategies that inform advocacy, policy, and practice change, my goal is always the same: to transform knowledge into meaningful impact.

 

My work extends beyond traditional scholarship to include health communications, strategic consulting, public speaking, and collaborative partnerships that bridge research with real-world application. I believe the most impactful change happens when evidence reaches the people, organizations, and decision-makers who can use it to improve systems and the communities we serve.

 

This website is a space to share my research, writing, publications, presentations, and evolving work in health equity. Whether you're here to explore a research collaboration, discuss a consulting opportunity, invite me to speak, or simply learn more about my work, I'm glad you're here.