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Professional Summary
I am currently a researcher and a college professor. My research interest explores cultural phenomena in new media technologies, Black migration to foreign countries and health disparities. I'm interested in "cancel/call-out" culture, the Black experience in Russia and the Soviet Union, and fandoms.
Skills
Qualitative Research Writing InDesign Field Research Journalism Communications Diversity & Inclusion Invivio Copy Editing
Quantitative Research Historical Analysis Data Collection Mixed Methodology Copy Editing Strategic Planning Python Website Management Public relations Outreach and Relationship Building Data Integrity Survey Design Crisis Communication Communication and Negotiation Public Relations Digital and Social Media Microsoft Office Suite SEO and Analytics
Education
2019- 2022
Howard University
Ph.D. (Communication, Culture and Media Studies)
Dissertation title: “A Cultural Historical Analysis of Louise Thompson Patterson, Dorothy West and Constance White in 1932 Russia.”
Advisor: Dr. Tia Tyree
Chair: Dr. Natalie Hopkinson
2017-2018
Columbia University
M.S. (Journalism)
Thesis title: “Riker’s: An Aerial View Inside the Belly of the Beast.”
Advisor: Keith Gessen
2013-2016
Pennsylania State University
B.A. (Print Journalism; Minor: Innovative Entrepreneurship)
Research Experience
August 2021 - December 2021
UNICEF - UNAIDS Children
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Data specialist on a special report about the inequalities South African sex workers with HIV/AIDS and their children face due to their stigmatized professions.
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Conducted research to gather background information for various projects, helping to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Jan 2020 - June 2020
Center for Educational Improvements/Yale University Initiative - Research Assistant
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Supported CEI efforts of utilizing the latest education research into practical solutions school leaders can use to fast-track academic progress.
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Researched information on K-12 youth mental health and childhood trauma for a monthly newsletter, blog posts and CEI tool kits.
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Provided literature reviews on topics such as equity in education, the effects of childhood trauma and self-care tactics.
Teaching Experience
August 2023—
Assistant Professor (Morgan State University)
Full-time faculty in the Department of Strategic Communication at Morgan State University, teaching event planning and strategic communication writing courses
January 2023 -
Adjunct Professor (Baruch College)
Instructor for a persuasion and public campaign course for the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs.
2023
Adjunct Professor (University of the District of Columbia)
Adjunct speech professor in the Department of General Education teaching online speech courses throughout the summer.
August 2022 - May 2023
Adjunct (Morgan State University)
Adjunct in the Department of Strategic Communication teaching strategic communication writing, event planning and media literacy courses.
August 2019- May 2022
Instructor (Howard University)
Strategic communication instructor for undergraduate speech courses averaging 70 students per semester.
Dec 2020 - July 2021
Teaching Assistant (Jane and Niles Learning Center)
Teaching assistant at the Jan and Niles Learning Center in Rockland County.
2018-2019
Teaching/Guidance (AmeriCorps)
Full-time volunteer for AmeriCorps at the New Jersey Community Development Corporations - Paterson School No. 5 location.
Writing Experience
July 2021 - February 2022
theGrio
Weekend and night writer for online platform that focuses on Black culture, entertainment and breaking news.
January 2019 - March 2020
The Black Detour
Contributing staff writer for online news platform focused on black issues including politics, lifestyle, history and breaking news.
June 2017 - December 2019
Bronze Magazine
Writer for an online magazine that focuses on lifestyle topics related to women of color;
primary focus on the history of African American culture, beauty trends, food and recipes and fitness/health.
January 2020 - August 2020
USA Today - The Journal News/LoHud
Rockland county education reporter covering the eight public school districts in the county.
September 2018- November 2018
Miami Herald
Breaking news reporter for the Miami Herald covering crime, health care, Little Haiti and social issues
June 2018 - August 2018
Forbes Media
A member of Forbes Media’s education team focused on the Top Colleges project for 2018.