Overview
I am a human rights advocate and mixed methods researcher with experience directing research projects and teams on multiple public health topics, including economic and housing security of children and their families, gender equality, sustainable development, and children’s participation in governance. Through partnerships with organizations large and small, I've led research initiatives in New York City, as well as internationally in Europe, Latin America, West and North Africa, and South Asia.
Academic Appointments
- Adjunct Assistant Professor of Population and Family Health
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- PhD, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York
- BA, University of California, Los Angeles
Editorial Boards
Journal of Social Issues
Research
"If you want truly to understand something, try to change it." -Kurt Lewin
My professional passion is designing participatory research projects with children, youth, and their caregivers to improve their health and well-being, and the communities they live in.
Research Interests
- Community Health
- Global Health
- Maternal and Child Health
- Public Health Research Methods