Education
B.S. HDFS, Concentration in Middle Childhood/Adolescence
Research interests
• Mental health disparities, particularly in black men
• Adolescent development
• Adolescent mental health, particularly in black youth
Fun Facts
Favorite books/movies?
One of my favorite movies is Isle of Dogs. I am also a pretty big fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Favorite quotes/sayings?
“I don’t want to be the next Michael Jordan. I only want to be Kobe Bryant.”- Kobe Bryant
Pets?
Back home, my family has two pit bulls, Kobe and Odin, a schnauzer, Zoey, and a French bulldog, Apollo.
Any lessons learned?
Throughout my time at Auburn, I have learned to not stress about things not in my control and roll with the punches. I can only control what is right in front of me. If something doesn’t go in my favor, that’s ok. I take it in, make adjustments, and look to where I can go next.
What advice would you offer to someone thinking about graduate school?
Be prepared to juggle a lot of responsibilities. It can get overwhelming but never lose sight of your goals. Also, self-care is important. Don’t be afraid to take some time to yourself and continue doing the things you enjoy.