Experience

Kennesaw State University—Wellstar College of Health and Human Services
• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Assistant Professor

  • Aug 2022 - Present

Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions
• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Clinical Assistant Professor

  • Jul 2020 - Aug 2022

Georgia State School of Public Health
• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Apr 2019 - Jul 2020

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee
• ORISE Fellow

  • Oct 2018 - Mar 2019


Georgia State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• 2CI Fellow

  • Aug 2015 - Jul 2018

• Project Coordinator II

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2015

  Managed two federally-funded research grants. Responsibilities included:- recruitment of study participants from diverse populations- survey development- monitoring of geographically-dispersed study participants- management of participant data including creation of databases in SPSS and Microsoft Access- submission of IRB applications and ongoing maintenance of IRB protocols- development of research assessment protocols for in-home assessments- dissemination of research findings Show less

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2011 - Jul 2011

  Coordinated activities for a randomized controlled trial of SafeCare, an evidence-based parenting program. Duties:- developed a survey using Questionnaire Development System (QDS)- completed the IRB application and amendments- reviewed the literature as necessary- consented study participants- conducted in-home research assessments with participants using audio computer-assisted self-interview (ACASI)


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (NCBDDD)
• Assistant Health Scientist

  • May 2016 - Jul 2016


Georgia Department of Family and Children Services

• Social Services Case Manager

  • Sep 2007 - Apr 2010

  Investigated allegations of child abuse and neglect. Duties: - interviewed parents, children, and others as part of the investigation process - assessed family needs and child safety and acted accordingly including providing resources to families or removing children from dangerous situations - maintained detailed documentation and records for each case - responded to calls from law enforcement during a regular on-call period - collaborated with law enforcement and other local agencies as necessary - consulted with legal counsel, testified in court, and completed court paperwork Show less