About

I am a social science researcher in the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research at Cornell University.

My applied research centers on critical health promotion and health activism, aimed at addressing the social and structural determinants of sexual and behavioral health. In partnership with members of the community, I highlight how marginalized young people navigate (and resist) complicated political, cultural, and internal landscapes in order to live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Through the Program for Research on Youth Development and Engagement (PRYDE), I partner with community organizations across the U.S. to create and evaluate positive youth development programs. This includes connecting young people with participatory action research skills, encouraging them to ask critical questions about their lives, health, and communities.

Hand-in-hand with this work, I document the stories of those who confronted the early HIV/AIDS epidemic, connecting contemporary queer people with the stories of LGBTQ activists from the height of the crisis.

I completed my undergraduate and Master of Social Work training at Binghamton University. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of New York.