Student research position under Dr. Brian Finch, Dr. John Wilson, and Beau MacDonald, on the project "Using spatial analysis to investigate the impact of gangland residence on birth outcome disparities". In this position, I use ArcGIS software to visualize health outcomes in Los Angeles County as they relate to gangland residence territory.

Awarded a $1,000 grant to assist USC Professor of Sociology, Dr. Emily Smith-Greenaway, with her research into health trends of women and children in Africa. My responsibilities include copy editing manuscripts and gathering data on various population indicators. I am also working under Dr. Smith-Greenaway to expand my own research and analysis skill set, beginning training in Stata and analysis of LA FANS data (Los Angeles Family and Neighborhood Survey) and various DHS data from central… Show more Awarded a $1,000 grant to assist USC Professor of Sociology, Dr. Emily Smith-Greenaway, with her research into health trends of women and children in Africa. My responsibilities include copy editing manuscripts and gathering data on various population indicators. I am also working under Dr. Smith-Greenaway to expand my own research and analysis skill set, beginning training in Stata and analysis of LA FANS data (Los Angeles Family and Neighborhood Survey) and various DHS data from central American countries with intent to pursue an honors thesis in health outcomes of Latino refugee populations in the LA area. Show less