Doctor, Student, Aspiring Public Historian, African American History & Health explorer
I am currently enrolled at George Mason University’s Master of Arts in History program, applied history concentration. I have a dual interest in digital history and African American history, with a specific focus on the history of African American places and spaces. This includes the study of Black geographies, communities, and regions, and how these communities intersect, influence each other and transform America. A long term objective is exploring the role of applied and digital history in preserving African American community history and culture. Prior to pursuing a Master’s in history, I was a practicing clinician with an evolving curiosity and work in the intersections of local history, urban policy and African American and Puerto Rican health. Both careers developed out of a desire to preserve my community. This blog is an evolving site will share my exciting journey exploring regional history, historic black communities, Black metropolis and Black migration. The views and opinions expressed here are my own and do not reflect on any institution.
EDUCATION
Masters of Arts in History, 2025 ( anticipated
George Mason University ; Fairfax, VA
Masters of Public Health, 2016
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health; Baltimore MD
Medical Degree, 2002
SUNY Upstate Medical University; Syracuse NY
Bachelor of Science, 2000
CUNY City College of New York
HIGLIGHTS / PROJECTS
Digital History Project, Mapping an Urban Protest movement, more to come
Health Disparities Research Institute Fellow, The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, Summer 2016
Ethnomedicine Project and Survey, Stanford School of Medicine- Ethno-Geriatrics Program, 2014