I am a PhD student in Social Work & Sociology at the University of Michigan, where I study collective action related to sexual and reproductive health inequities.

Through oral history and archival research, I document the stories of grassroots health advocacy organizations from the early HIV/AIDS epidemic, aimed at honoring the community-based prevention campaigns and mutual aid networks developed by young LGBTQ activists during the height of the crisis.

As an action researcher and macro social worker, I partner with organizations across North America to co-design and evaluate programs related to sexual health promotion and sexual violence prevention. This includes partnerships with community-based LGBTQ health organizations, as well as the Sexual Citizens Project at the University of Michigan.

Prior to doctoral studies, I served as the Assistant Director of PRYDE, an action research group within the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research at Cornell University. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of New York.

Please reach out!
caseyadr(at)umich.edu