Currently an Extern @TikTok
I combine doctoral research skills with strong writing, review, and narrative skills to pull out the facts from science that matter for people's daily lives.
I communicate science through various media: social (videos, carousels), articles (op-eds, investigative), blogs, podcasts, and live Q&As. Explore a selection of my work below.
I collaborated with Stanley Plotkin, PhD, and Norman Baylor, PhD, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic to produce this op-ed. Our goal was to engage expert audiences and bolster support for vaccine initiatives.
I conducted a literature review to identify research gaps in care for Black women with ADHD. I collaborated with a public relations specialist to translate those findings into an op-ed, which was successfully published in Madam Noire and garnered approximately one million views.
I combine doctoral research skills with strong writing, review, and narrative skills to pull out the facts from science that matter for people's daily lives.
Science communication has been central to my journey. I began in college by blogging about health conditions, which sparked my passion for public engagement. I organized health care events and festivals that brought care directly to the community. Today, I focus on creating scientifically accurate content that empowers individuals to make informed health decisions in their daily lives. I believe that sharing knowledge is a powerful tool for fostering healthier communities.
Externships
TikTok: Social Media Content & Brand Strategy Externship
TikTok
Experience
Senior Manager, Interdisciplinary Research
Understood · Jun 2024
Founder and CEO
CommUnity Cares · Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
Senior Program Manager
1DaySooner · Jan 2020 - Nov 2020
Education
Harvard University
Ph.D. / Population Health Sciences · Class of 2024
Skills
I collaborated with Stanley Plotkin, PhD, and Norman Baylor, PhD, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic to produce this op-ed. Our goal was to engage expert audiences and bolster support for vaccine initiatives.
I collaborated with Stanley Plotkin, PhD, and Norman Baylor, PhD, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic to produce this op-ed. Our goal was to engage expert audiences and bolster support for vaccine initiatives.
I conducted a literature review to identify research gaps in care for Black women with ADHD. I collaborated with a public relations specialist to translate those findings into an op-ed, which was successfully published in Madam Noire and garnered approximately one million views.
I conducted a literature review to identify research gaps in care for Black women with ADHD. I collaborated with a public relations specialist to translate those findings into an op-ed, which was successfully published in Madam Noire and garnered approximately one million views.
✅ Verified by Extern · ⏱️ In progress
The project examined social content and brand positioning on TikTok through hands-on evaluation and recommendations. Work comprised a focused review of a creator-led apparel brand's social presence, assessing content, engagement signals, and brand fit. The deliverable was a structured content evaluation and strategic observations.
I reviewed and evaluated social content to assess how the brand presented itself, which content formats performed, and where opportunities for clearer brand messaging existed.