Service
Building more inclusive academic communities through mentorship, community-building, and scholarly service.
My service has centered on creating supportive academic communities, expanding access to mentorship and professional development, and advancing more equitable approaches to teaching and scholarship. Across institutional and professional roles, I seek opportunities to build infrastructure that helps students and scholars thrive.
Community Building
BIPOC PhD Student Interest Group
Co-creator · Columbia University · 2021–2022
As a co-creator of an affinity space for BIPOC Ph.D. students within the School’s BIPOC Ph.D. Student Interest Group, I helped cultivate a supportive community centered on connection, professional development, and navigating graduate education. The group created space for students to share experiences, exchange resources, build relationships, and support one another across the doctoral journey.
Doctoral Peer Mentoring Program
Peer · Mentor Columbia University · 2021–2022
As a peer mentor in the Doctoral Peer Mentoring Program, I supported incoming doctoral students as they navigated the academic, professional, and day-to-day realities of doctoral education. The role centered on sharing practical knowledge, offering perspective, and helping create a stronger sense of connection and community among doctoral students.
Mentorship
Co-Mentor
“‘I need to rest’: Can Culturally Relevant VR Mitigate the Strong Black Woman Trope in Black Women?”
Rutgers University · 2025–Present
Mentoring in culturally relevant VR research, study development, and interdisciplinary research.
Co-Mentor
“A Critical Review of Culturally Informed Approaches in Psychotherapy”
Rutgers University · 2025–2026
Mentoring in literature synthesis, culturally informed practice, and scholarly research.
Co-Supervisor
“Reimagining Emerging Technology” Research Project
Columbia University · 2023–2025
Mentoring in emerging technology, digital research, and qualitative inquiry.
Co-Supervisor
“Telehealth ‘verzuz’ Radical Telehealing: Reimagining Digital Social Media as Virtual Healing Spaces for Black Women”
Columbia University · 2021–2023
Mentoring in digital health, social media, and culturally grounded approaches to care.
Scholarly & Professional Service
Ad Hoc Reviewer
Social Media + Society
Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
Brief & Brilliant Sessions · Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference
Volunteer
Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference
Anti-Racist Pedagogy Resource Curator
Approaches to Anti-Racist Pedagogy for Social Work Education
Center for Teaching and Learning, Columbia University · 2021
Curated an online resource featuring materials and approaches to anti-racist social work pedagogy.