Who I Am

I’m an interdisciplinary creative and justice studies doctoral candidate whose tools of choice are writing and advocacy. My past career in hip-hop journalism was one of the first places I encountered history told from the margins. It shaped the questions I continue to ask about culture, power, memory, and whose stories become part of the public record.

Today, my work spans cultural research, journalism, public history, communications, and teaching. I collaborate with creatives, communities, and organizations to document lived experience, interpret complex histories, and develop stories that are thoughtful, accessible, and grounded in rigorous research. Whether I'm conducting oral histories, writing about culture, facilitating public workshops, or helping an organization articulate its mission, I'm interested in work that challenges dominant narratives, advocates for hyperlocal change, and offers opportunity to use storytelling to affect meaningful and empowering change.