PhD Candidate

Department of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
University of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Public Health

Professional Summary

• 2022-present Predoctoral Research Fellow, UNMC Specialty Care Clinic
• 2019-present Graduate Research Assistant, UNMC-College of Public Health-Center for Reducing Health Disparities
• 2019 HIV surveillance coordinator, Missouri State Department of Health and Senior Services
• 2018-2019 HIV linkage to care coordinator, New Mexico Department of Health

Education

• 2018, Master of Health Administration, Missouri State University
• 2017, Master of Public Health, Missouri State University
• 2012, Bachelors, Microbiology

Research Interests

Committed to closing the health disparity gap in the burden of diseases and overall well-being among racial and gender minority groups, my research primarily focuses on HIV prevention, management, and other conditions (such as substance use, mental health, and heart-related issues) among these groups. I am particularly interested in leveraging community resources and collaborating with community organizations to develop effective programs and interventions that reach targeted populations and are sustainable in the community.  

Professional Affiliations

• American Public Health Association
• Infectious Disease Society of America