Portfolio of Work
Applied work across public health, agriculture, and global development featuring research, program design, and policy engagement from academic, professional, and field settings.
Featured Project
East Africa Food Systems Research (2025)
Understanding Agricultural Value Chains in Tanzania and Kenya
This ongoing research initiative examines opportunities within the East African food and agriculture landscape, focusing on food processing, value addition, and export potential in Tanzania and Kenya. The project explores how sustainable value chains can improve livelihoods, particularly for women and youth in rural areas.
The purpose of the visit was to assess the state of food processing, value addition, and export potential within key sectors while examining how the African diaspora can serve as a bridge for trade, investment, and market access. Through site visits, meetings with local entrepreneurs, and discussions with government and private sector partners, this project aims to highlight emerging opportunities for sustainable growth, regional collaboration, and investment in East Africa's food economy.
NoirUnited Ukraine Response (2022–2024)
Culturally Relevant Food and Housing Assistance for Displaced African Students
The NoirUnited Ukraine Response provided food and housing assistance to African and third-country national students displaced by the war in Ukraine. The program delivered culturally relevant food and partial housing support through partnerships with African grocery stores, food banks, and local organizations across Poland and Ukraine.
Over a six-month period, the initiative reached an estimated 100 students through a combination of direct food distributions and targeted financial support. By integrating local supply chains and diaspora-led partnerships, the project established a model for community-centered humanitarian response grounded in dignity, sustainability, and collaboration.
Constituency for Africa: Sahel Ambassador Roundtable (2025)
A high-level diplomatic forum organized in partnership with the Constituency for Africa to strengthen dialogue on U.S.–Africa relations and regional stability in the Sahel. The roundtable featured ambassadors from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, along with U.S. policymakers and diaspora leaders.
Discussions focused on economic cooperation, security, and diaspora engagement as tools for advancing inclusive development across the Sahel region.
Research on Food Prices and Corporate Power (2025)
A policy research series examining the drivers of rising food prices in the United States, with a focus on tariffs, administrative policy changes, and corporate consolidation within the food system. The research highlights how monopolization influences market prices, supply chain dynamics, and consumer access.
The findings propose actionable policy solutions to improve transparency, curb price manipulation, and strengthen resilience in the national food economy.
Mississippi Water Crisis Response (2022)
A public health field response coordinated with the Yale School of Public Health following the Jackson water crisis. The project included clean water distribution, household needs assessments, and collaboration with local organizations to identify gaps in public infrastructure and emergency communication.
The initiative contributed to local recovery efforts while advancing broader discussions on environmental justice, infrastructure investment, and access to safe water in vulnerable communities.
Read Article →Emergency Preparedness and Social Vulnerability Study (2019)
A county-level emergency management study focused on addressing social vulnerability in disaster planning. Conducted for the Washtenaw County Health Department's Emergency Management Division, the project analyzed how historical crises such as Hurricane Katrina, H1N1, and the Ebola epidemic exposed weaknesses in emergency preparedness systems.
The resulting recommendations informed updates to the county's emergency response framework and emphasized the need for equitable approaches to disaster planning and public health preparedness.
Health Informatics in Honduras (2019)
Digitizing Health Records for Improved Patient Management
As a student researcher at Mercer University, this project aimed to strengthen clinical data management and improve patient care in a rural Honduran clinic. The work involved transitioning paper-based records to a digital system tailored to the clinic's workflow.
By collaborating directly with doctors and nurses to test and refine the digital interface, the project enhanced recordkeeping accuracy, reduced administrative workload, and improved coordination between healthcare staff. The initiative demonstrated how appropriate technology solutions can strengthen health service delivery in low-resource settings.
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