I’m a qualitative sociologist working at the intersection of race, ethnicity, migration, and political economy. I’m currently completing my PhD in Sociology at The University of Michigan, where I study ethnic return migration - an emerging form of transnational mobility wherein descendants of migrants 'return' to their ancestral homelands. My dissertation project examines the experiences of 1.5-, 2nd-, and 3rd -generation Jamaicans who have voluntarily relocated from Canada, the US or the UK to live in Jamaica as adults, and how their experiences are reflected in the state’s existing diaspora infrastructure.

Before beginning my PhD, I received my MA in Sociology from the University of British Columbia. I completed my undergraduate training at McMaster University, where I received my BSc (honours) in the Life Sciences, and BA (summa cum laude) in Health Studies.

My interdisciplinary academic training has provided me with the unique opportunity to conduct research on various contemporary social issues. I have published work on topics ranging from urban inequality to medical education to the impact of COVID-19 on society, to racism and health. My work on racism and health has appeared in academic textbooks, such as The Routledge Companion to Intersectionality, academic journals, such as The Lancet Regional Health and The Journal of Healthcare for The Poor and Underserved, as well as online, public-facing magazines, such as TRAD.

My research has been recognized by the American Sociological Association and the Pacific Sociological Association as the recipient of the Louise Johnson Scholar Award and the Outstanding Graduate Student Paper Award, respectively.

My current doctoral research has been generously supported by the Social Science & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the University of Michigan’s International Institute.

Outside of my academic work, I enjoy latin dancing, running, cafe-hopping, and exploring new hobbies.

You can view my CV here.