I am a Ph.D. prepared nurse researcher who focuses on using community-based participatory research and technology (e.g., social media, mobile apps)  to improve sexual health services for adolescents and young adults. 

 

In addition to my research, I am a pediatric nurse practitioner who has practiced for over 15 years in urban settings. My area of clinical expertise is adolescent health care, family planning, health promotion, and HIV/STI prevention. My secondary area of interest is improving nursing practice and training programs in underserved areas. Currently, I am an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing. 

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Overall, adolescents and young adults give me life! It is my passion to make sure that their voice is heard. The team and I are excited to create cutting-edge research that will facilitate healthy lifestyle changes and improve health disparities among this population.