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
MPHM 8998
Extended Capstone
MPHC 8722
Internship
MPHS 8200
Social & Behavioral Theory
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
Hysterectomy and medical financial hardship among U.S. Women., 2024 Journal Article, Academic Journal
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
Examining resilience among child protection professionals during COVID-19: A global comparison across 57 countries., 2024 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Child protective services and out-of-home Care for Children during COVID-19: A scoping review and thematic analysis., 2023 Journal Article, Academic Journal
The global impact of COVID-19 on child protection professionals: A scoping review and thematic analysis., 2023 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Department Service
School of Public Health Grants Program Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Department Chair Search Committee: Community and Behavioral Health Sciences
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
School of Public Health Community Engagement Working Group
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
MPH Curriculum Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
MCG Women's Career Development Symposium Committee
2023 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
College Service
Multiple Mini Interviews for MCG Office of Admissions
2021 - 2022
Professional Service
Child Abuse and Neglect
2022 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
Child Abuse and Neglect
2021 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
Child Abuse and Neglect
2020 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
2020 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
American Public Health Association- Mental Health Section
2017 - Present
