Utilizing a mixed method approach to aid in the development of a novel measure for a more comprehensive and holistic understanding of wellbeing. Exploring the factor structure of multidimensional wellbeing construct, with the goal of developing a new measure that incorporates the unique challenges of the emerging adulthood developmental period.
Learn more here: The Wellbeing Project
Exploring different aspects of belonging (peer support, faculty support, classroom comfort, & perceived isolation) among university students as they relate to a variety of outcomes including subjective happiness, grit, resilience, self-efficacy, and stress.
Learn more here: The Belonging Project
Breaking down the current framework of DEI (diversity, equity, & inclusion) in favor of a new approach with equity as the focus. Diversity should not be the goal, but a natural outcome of a more equitable academy. This project includes commitment to continuous learning and development of pedagogy and materials, all of which are open source.
I am a passionate teacher and mentor, and hope to share my love of mixed methodology and equity-centered research with my students and future lab members.
A crucial component of my research is to analyze with diversity and equity woven into all steps of the process. Understanding how our multiple identities shape who we are is paramount; we cannot just choose one aspect of ourselves to explain our experiences, but instead use a holistic, 'whole person', comprehensive approach.