Ph.D., Public Health, Other
Georgia State University, 2016
MS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Georgia State University, 2012
MPH, Public Health, General
Georgia State University, 2011
Awards & Honors
40 under 40
Georgia State University Alumni Association, 2023
Medical College of Georgia Excellence in Teaching Award- Undergraduate Medical education
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta Univeristy, 2022
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
MPHC 8722
Internship
MPHS 8200
Social & Behavioral Theory
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
Child protective services and out-of-home Care for Children during COVID-19: A scoping review and thematic analysis., 2023 Journal Article, Academic Journal
The global impact of COVID-19 on child protection professionals: A scoping review and thematic analysis., 2023 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Use of technology in evidence-based programs for child maltreatment and its impact on parent and child outcomes., 2023 Journal Article, Academic Journal
The risk of hypertension among child brides and adolescent mothers at age 20 s, 30 s, and 40 s: Evidence from India., 2023 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Maternal History of Child Maltreatment and Household Chaos: Examining the Mediating Role of Maternal and Child Psychopathology., 2023 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Department Service
Department Chair Search Committee: Community and Behavioral Health Sciences
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
MPH Curriculum Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
MCG Women's Career Development Symposium Committee
2023 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
CONVERGE International Rural Health Grant Reviewer
2023 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
MCG Mentoring Excellence Award Committee
2022 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
College Service
Multiple Mini Interviews for MCG Office of Admissions
2021 - 2022
Professional Service
Child Abuse and Neglect
2022 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
Child Abuse and Neglect
2021 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
Child Abuse and Neglect
2020 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
2020 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
American Public Health Association- Mental Health Section
2017 - Present