As an environmental justice advocate, I take pride in using my research for the greater good. Here, you'll find a detailed account of my work dedicated to advancing food sovereignty, and environmental justice, and exploring the social determinants of health. I frame my projects with a lens that prioritizes global food sovereignty and community-based participatory research methodologies.

As the co-founder of the Aya Research Institute, Inc. we are increasing the number of scientists and engineers of color working within the field of environmental justice.

My dissertation examines the intersections of sustainable agriculture and environmental justice, highlighting the importance of community-engaged participatory research. I have also explored the critical issue of human-farm zoonotic disease transmission, contributing to a broader understanding of environmental health risks.

As a recently inducted Fellow of the 2024 Summit Impact Climate Lab, I am engaged in a one-year transformational network leadership program for climate entrepreneurs, designed to build connections with exceptional peers and increase my capacity to activate relationships for accelerated impact. Through Summit Impact's innovative Impact Lab model, I'll work to uncover new partnerships, new sources of capital, and a broad, diverse network of collaborators to support my work and climate sustainability efforts.

As a Harvard Climate Justice Design Fellow, I developed tools for environmental justice screening and mapping, aiding Mid-Atlantic governments in their environmental justice efforts. My work on the Justice40 tracker and report with the White House Council on Environmental Quality underscores my commitment to policy impact.