
Graduate Student in Sociology at the University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona Area

Graduate Student in Sociology at the University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona Area
Former clinical therapist-in-training for marriage and family therapy. Worked in multiple local community systems including Fayette County Public Schools and not-for-profit internships with the Center for Women, Children, and Families and the Solomon House. Delivered comprehensive and systemic treatment for generalized anxiety, stress management, promoting solid communication skills, parenting instruction, managing chronic illness, and encouraging empowerment in relationships.
Currently starting second year in doctorate program in sociology at the University of Arizona. Research areas include race and ethnicity, critical race theory, stratification, community mobilization, urban sociology, and analyzing resilience as a community-nurtured attribute.
behavioral modification, counseling, activism, social justice, nonprofit sector, ethnography
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
May 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
Graduate student in sociology at the University of Arizona.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
April 2007 — May 2008 (1 year 2 months)
Provided behavioral modification services to provide optimal health outcomes including weight loss, smoking cessation, exercise and wellness, and dietary assistance.
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Individual & Family Services industry)
September 2004 — December 2005 (1 year 4 months)
Provided parenting instruction and comprehensive post-assessment for parents involved in processes of the Fayette County Family Court system. Delivered instruction and discussion focus sessions on effective discipline, communication, child development, and cooperative parenting strategies.
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
September 2003 — December 2005 (2 years 4 months)
Assisted professors in moderating and grading online discussion topics via Blackboard, maintaining grade records, and providing individual tutelage.
2003 — 2005
Bachelor's , Philosophy, English, Sociology , 1998 — 2002
sociology, race, culture, ethnicity, stratification, politics, reading, current events, writing and blogging, microbreweries, video games
University of Arizona Black Graduate Student Association, University of Arizona Social Justice League, University of Arizona Sociology Graduate Association
University of Arizona Black Alumni Scholarship (2009), University of Arizona Graduate Diversity Fellowship (2008), Who's Who Among Young Executives and Professionals (2006)