The College of

Arts and Sciences

 

PhD Candidate - Curriculum Studies, Oklahoma State University
MPA - Nonprofit & Public Management, University of Central Oklahoma
BA - Political Science, Pre-Law, University of Central Oklahoma

 

Areas of Interest & Expertise

• Diversity, Adult Education & Higher Education

• Public Policy & Program Analysis

• Evaluation & Curriculum Design

• Civic Engagement & Cultural Advocacy

Courses Taught

• AFAM 1113: Introduction to Africana Studies

• ENGL 1113: English Composition I

• ENGL 1213: English Composition II

• POLS 1113: American Federal Government

Selected Conference Presentations

• Presenter, OSU Black Graduate Association Colloquium Conference, 2023

• Panelist, OSU Office of Career Services’ Diversity and Inclusion Career Summit, 2023

• Panelist, Women on the Rise Workshop, 2017

• Presenter, Oklahoma Research Day, 2016

• Panelist, Oklahoma Political Science Association Annual Conference, 2014

Professional Appointments & Professional Service

• Adjunct Instructor of English, Oklahoma State University, 2022 – Present

• Adjunct Professor of Political Science and Success in College and Life, Oklahoma City Community College, 2016 – Present

• Work Ready Educator, Public Strategies, 2022 – 2023

• Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant, 2022 – 2023

• Adjunct Instructor of Africana Studies, Oklahoma State University, 2022

• Office Administrator, Congressional Campaign, 2022

• Adjunct Professor of Political Science, Rose State College, 2022 – 2023

• Program Coordinator/Test Proctor, University of Oklahoma. 2021 – 2022

• Success Central Instructor, University of Central Oklahoma, 2020 – 2021

• Disability Examiner II, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, 2018 – 2021

• UCO-CARES College Transition Coach, University of Central Oklahoma, 2015 – 2016

• Principal Investigator, University of Central Oklahoma, 2015 – 2016

• Campaign Staff, Rodriguez Strategies, 2016

• Legislative Assistant, Oklahoma House of Representatives, 2016

• Economic Development Coordinator, Terry Neese Personnel, 2015

• Intern, Oklahoma Insurance Department, 2013

• Student Contributing Author, Niche (formerly College Prowler), 2010

Awards & Recognition

• Honoree, NextGen Under 30 – Higher Education Honoree for Oklahoma City Community College, 2018

• Alumni, Oklahoma Policy Institute – Summer Policy Institute, 2016

• Grant Writer, US Dept. of Health and Human Services Assets for Independence Demonstration Program, 2015 

• Grant Writer, Inasmuch Foundation, 2015 

• Award Recipient, UCO Office of High-Impact Practices RCSA Grant, 2015   

• Award Recipient, Oklahoma Political Science Association Best Undergraduate Paper Award, 2014 

• Award Recipient, UCO College of Liberal Arts Political Science Undergraduate Paper Award, 2014 

• Award Recipient, Miss Black UCO Lyndall Walls Director’s Award, 2013   

• Award Recipient, The Professor Leroy Crozier Internship Scholarship in Political Science, 2013

Current Research

• Political Institutions of the African American Tradition in Oklahoma

• Cinematic Portrayals of the Black Experience in Horror Films

• Civics Pedagogy in Higher Education