Senior Project Associate

• Apr 2023 - Present

Manager, Health Outcomes Research

• Sep 2020 - Apr 2023

Leads health outcomes research for Nicklaus Children's Hospital, with emphasis on the psycho-social and ethical dimensions of pediatric genomic medicine (personalized medicine). Oversees community outreach and education initiatives, including collaborations with South Florida's Jewish communities and the Overtown Youth Center.

Outreach Associate

• Nov 2019 - Sep 2020

I apply my expertise in communication and Jewish/Latin communities in my current work as Outreach Associate with the Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Diseases/Personalized Medicine Institute within Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami, FL. I am working to expand the reach of the Victor Center's screening and education services, to people around the United States and into Latin America. I'll also be collaborating in health outcomes research within the Nicklaus Children's Hospital Research Institute. Show less

Associate Professor of Anthropology (Tenured)

• Aug 2018 - Nov 2019

Conducted and published original research on language, religion, and identity among Jewish Latin Americans. Taught Linguistic Anthropology, Sociocultural Anthropology, Ethnography of Communication, and Research Methods courses at undergraduate and master's levels. Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in independent research projects. Served as President of Curriculum Committee.

Associate Professor of Anthropology

• Aug 2013 - Nov 2019

Associate Professor

• Aug 2018 - Nov 2019

Assistant Professor

• Aug 2013 - Nov 2019

Researcher

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

As part of a broader study on giving patterns and priorities among American Jews, I'm conducting observations and interviews of members of Jewish giving circles in comparison with other ethnic and religious groups. As part of a broader study on giving patterns and priorities among American Jews, I'm conducting observations and interviews of members of Jewish giving circles in comparison with other ethnic and religious groups.

Instructor

• Aug 2011 - May 2013

I teach anthropology and Interdisciplinary Studies courses, including Human Culture and Communication and The Problem of War and Peace. I teach anthropology and Interdisciplinary Studies courses, including Human Culture and Communication and The Problem of War and Peace.

Volunteer Researcher

• Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

I'm assisting the research team with interviews and focus groups of Latino immigrants for a health needs assessment study sponsored by the Missouri Foundation for Health. I'm assisting the research team with interviews and focus groups of Latino immigrants for a health needs assessment study sponsored by the Missouri Foundation for Health.

Instructor

• Sep 2007 - May 2008

Fall 2007 ANTH E200 Culture and Society (Introduction to cultural anthropology) Spring 2008 ANTH E302 Lab in Ethnography (research methods and service learning course) Fall 2007 ANTH E200 Culture and Society (Introduction to cultural anthropology) Spring 2008 ANTH E302 Lab in Ethnography (research methods and service learning course)

Ethnographer

• Jul 2006 - May 2008

Conducted observations of shoppers in retail establishments coupled with surveys as part of market research studies. Conducted observations of shoppers in retail establishments coupled with surveys as part of market research studies.