education and research
my brother’s keeper: stockton
A plan for improving life outcomes for boys and men of color in the city of Stockton. Created for the Obama Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative.
Researcher, Writer, Community Liaison
community and university partnerships for environmental justice
A reflection of the successes and lessons learned for community organizations and research institutions working together.
Researcher, Writer, Community Liaison
ecuadorian cacao farmers in a globalized market
A study of small-scale cacao farmers, their contributions to maintaining biodiversity and native crops, and the road ahead in an increasingly globalized market.
Researcher
Solano County Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Cultural Transformation Model (ICCTM) Innovations Project
This five year ICCTM Innovations Project was to expand the participation of three historically un/underserved Filipino American, Latino, and LGBTQ+ populations with mental illness lived experiences, and establish an interdisciplinary team approach that incorporated their voices and experiences as community-defined strategies/solutions to advancing health equity. The project was recognized by the AAMC Innovations That Bolster Community Trust in Science Award.
Researcher, Community Liasion