BIOGRAPHY
PhD Candidate, Michigan State University
Licensed Master Social Worker
Master of Social Work, New Mexico Highlands University
BS, University of Evansville
RESEARCH
I study health equity issues pertaining to substance use and addiction. I do so mainly by applying intersectional, Indigenous, and community-engaged research approaches to identify and address health disparities in substance use research, program design, and clinical practice.
Additionally, I investigate novel treatments for chronic conditions among marginalized groups. For example, I am developing a line of research into how psychedelics can treat substance use and am investigating the health effects of cannabis on pain.
Finally, I conduct program evaluations on community mental health and philanthropic organizations' substance use programs. These evaluations ensure that programming is effective and, whenever possible, I provide road maps for ways programs can enhance health equity.
PUBLICATIONS
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=uzMjPuwAAAAJ
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5529-2483