In this role, I coordinate the various research initiatives taking place at Harvest House in partnership with SUNY University at Buffalo, Buffalo Center for Health Equity, D'Youville College, Canisius University, and others. One such project I oversee is the research and implementation of a ‘Food-as-Medicine’ pilot study in coordination with Buffalo Center for Health Equity, through the First Fruits Food Pantry, which I also coordinate.Additionally, I write and design organization-wide… Show more In this role, I coordinate the various research initiatives taking place at Harvest House in partnership with SUNY University at Buffalo, Buffalo Center for Health Equity, D'Youville College, Canisius University, and others. One such project I oversee is the research and implementation of a ‘Food-as-Medicine’ pilot study in coordination with Buffalo Center for Health Equity, through the First Fruits Food Pantry, which I also coordinate.Additionally, I write and design organization-wide publications such as our newsletters, model white paper, and other promotional materials. Show less

I am in charge of medical administration for Good Neighbors Healthcare, a free primary care clinic on Buffalo’s East Side. In this role, I oversee clinic practices, licensing, patient records, scheduling, and supplies. I also coordinate our volunteers. In addition, I have conducted research on the Social Determinants of Health and health disparities on the East Side of Buffalo, in order to develop a community medicine model to address medical racism and health inequity in Buffalo.

2023-2024 - Research assistant to Dr. Devonya Havis, developing and implementing Immersion East Side experiential learning course and symposium. Immersion East Side’s focus is not on service but rather developing a well-educated solidarity cultivated through listening to community partners and better understanding how East Side communities define themselves, their past, and their hopes for the future. 2022-2023 - Assisted in the organization, facilitation and management of a 2000-member… Show more 2023-2024 - Research assistant to Dr. Devonya Havis, developing and implementing Immersion East Side experiential learning course and symposium. Immersion East Side’s focus is not on service but rather developing a well-educated solidarity cultivated through listening to community partners and better understanding how East Side communities define themselves, their past, and their hopes for the future. 2022-2023 - Assisted in the organization, facilitation and management of a 2000-member academic conference, centered on the humanities. Responsibilities included database management, daily communications with members, troubleshooting, handling membership and registration transactions, organizing 400+ sessions, arranging for publishers and exhibitors to attend. Show less

Responsible for representing community values and priorities through district initiatives, overseeing a budget of $97 million annually, advocating for the needs of the District to state and federal legislators. Committee activity includes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, ECASB Legislative Committee, District Health and Wellness Committee, District Policy Committee, Covid Reopening Task Force, Superintendent Hiring Committee, High School PTSA, and High School Building Representative.

Gender and Pop Culture (summer session) GGS 241: Women in Developing CountriesGGS 205: Women in the Global System.

Assist the Director of the Political Science Department with office work (filing, copies, scanning, scheduling appointments, etc.), keep students involved with activities and events sponsored by the PSC Department, assist with activities and events sponsored by the PSC Department. In charge of handling communications for the PSC Department.

Responsible for designing Global School Handbook, assisted in managing Global School courses, coordinating a guest lecture at Le Moyne College in Fall of 2014.

Assist the Director of the Peace and Global Studies Program with basic office work (filing, copies, scanning, scheduling appointments, etc.), keep students involved with activities and events sponsored by the PGS Program, assist with activities and events sponsored by the PGS Program