I am a social scientist with a strong background in Cultural Anthropology and Public Health. I have 15 years of experience in social research and expertise in the areas of:
• Research design and methods
• Ethics in research
• Data collection and analysis procedures, both qualitative and quantitative
• Data visualization and presentation

My specific areas of research are largely health-related with a focus on policy relevant issues including:
• Health inequalities
• Food security
• Vulnerable populations with special needs

My tool box includes experience with software including:
• QDA software e.g. MaxQDA
• Statistical software e.g. Stata
• Social Network Analysis software e.g. UCINET, EgoNet, NetDraw

I can apply those tools to, among other things:
• Consensus Analysis
• Correspondence Analysis
• Domain Analysis
• Mutlidimensional Scaling
• Network Analysis
• Text Analysis

In terms of work experience, I have partnered with a broad array of public and private entities such as health departments, hospitals, and community-based organizations.

I have written successful federal grants and worked as a researcher on several federally sponsored projects. Additionally, I have presented the results of my research at conferences and meetings and taught undergraduate students.