Ph.D., Public Health, Other
Georgia State University, 2016
MS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Georgia State University, 2012
MPH, Public Health, General
Georgia State University, 2011
Awards & Honors
2024 Outstanding Faculty Award
Augusta University, 2024
40 under 40
Georgia State University Alumni Association, 2023
Medical College of Georgia Excellence in Teaching Award- Undergraduate Medical education
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta Univeristy, 2022
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
MPHC 8722
Internship
MPHS 8200
Social & Behavioral Theory
CURS 3990
Undergrad Research II
CURS 2990
Undergrad Research I
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
Hysterectomy and medical financial hardship among U.S. women, 2024 Journal Article, Academic Journal
The use of technology and mobile health apps in child maltreatment interventions: Perspectives of TF-CBT therapists and SafeCare providers, 2024 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Association between child marriage and high blood glucose level in women: A birth cohort analysis, 2024 Journal Article, Academic Journal
What Has COVID-19 Taught Us about Safeguarding Children from Maltreatment?: Lessons Learned from an International Study.", 2024 Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
Role of Child Marriage and Adolescent Childbearing on Hysterectomy among Married Women in India: A Cross-sectional and Time-to-Event Analysis., 2024 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Department Service
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Search Committee
2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
MPH Student Admissions Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
MPH Internship Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
School of Public Health Community Engagement Working Group
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
School of Public Health Pilot Grants Program Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
College Service
Multiple Mini Interviews for MCG Office of Admissions
2021 - 2022
Professional Service
American Public Health Association- Mental Health Section
2024 - Present
