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Heba F. El-Shazli is Assistant Professor at George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government, teaching courses in International Relations, Middle East Politics, and Islam and Politics. She concurrently serves as Adjunct Faculty at Georgetown University's Center for Democracy and Civil Society. Education Ph.D. in Government and International Affairs, Virginia Tech M.A. in International Relations, Georgetown University Research Focus Her work centers on democratization, authoritarian regimes and transitions, civil society movements, Arabic language/culture, Islam's political dimensions, and Middle Eastern labor movements. With 28 years of field experience across six continents—including direct engagement with trade unions, political institutions, and NGOs in Egypt, Lebanon, Iran, and Eastern Europe—she examines power dynamics between social movements and authoritarian structures through interdisciplinary lenses. Publication Analysis Her scholarly output reveals consistent focus on labor's role in political transitions, particularly in North Africa. The 2010-2013 works demonstrate methodological triangulation between academic analysis (e.g., Egyptian peasant studies), policy-oriented reports (worker rights documentation), and transitional justice frameworks—highlighting how workplace organizing catalyzes broader democratic change under authoritarian conditions. Scientific Recognition No formal awards or prizes were specified, though her Council on Foreign Relations membership signifies peer recognition in international affairs. Professional Engagement Advising : No current advisees listed Program Leadership : Managed $50M+ in international development programs across 20+ countries during Solidarity Center and NDI tenures Training Initiatives : Developed leadership curricula for 500+ union organizers in MENA region Operational Frameworks Her field methodology integrates labor education with political transition strategies, exemplified by Solidarity Center's MENA programs where she coordinated cross-border union networks to challenge authoritarian labor laws. Current work continues this praxis through classroom instruction and policy analysis at GMU's policy-focused institution.

• Democratization
• Authoritarian Regimes and Transitions
• Civil Society and Global Social Movements
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Jie Wang is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Massachusetts Lowell's R. Miner School of Computer and Information Sciences. He joined UMass Lowell in 2001 as a Full Professor and chaired the department for 9 years from 2007 to 2016. He serves as Director for China Partnership of the US-based Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications (COMAP) since 2011. Prior to UMass Lowell, he was Assistant Professor and then Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina. Professor Wang's research spans multiple areas including text mining algorithms and systems, data modeling, combinatorial optimizations, network security, wireless sensor networks, and computational complexity theory. His work has evolved from theoretical foundations in computational complexity (1980s-early 2000s) to practical applications in data analysis, intelligent text automation, and AI systems. His recent publications focus on AI-Oracle machines, LLMs, text mining, document engineering, and network security. His research portfolio demonstrates a clear evolution from theoretical computer science to applied research with practical impact. The publications show increasing focus on AI, text mining, and document engineering in recent years, while maintaining foundations in algorithm design and network security. His work bridges theoretical computer science with real-world applications across multiple domains. Honorary Advisor (2013) - NeoUnion Hong Kong Education Science Culture Organization MHE Scholar (2012) - Ministry of Higher Education, China PMYR Award for Major New Initiatives (2010) - University of Massachusetts Lowell Teaching Excellence Award (2002) - University of Massachusetts Lowell Nominee of Board of Governors' Teaching Excellence Award (2000) - University of North Carolina Professor Wang has graduated 18 PhD students and is currently directing 5 PhD students. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, IBM, Intel, and other companies totaling approximately $4.8 million. He is active in professional service, including chairing conference program committees, serving as journal editors, and as editor-in-chief of a book series on mathematical and interdisciplinary modeling. His laboratory work focuses on text mining systems, network security applications, and computational models for practical problems.

• Algorithms
• Text Mining
• Computational Complexity
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Shawn Ong, MD, MHS, FAMIA is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale School of Medicine with primary appointment in General Internal Medicine and secondary appointment in Biomedical Informatics & Data Science. He also serves as Medical Director of Digital Technology Solutions at Yale New Haven Health System, bridging clinical medicine with health informatics innovation. Dr. Ong completed his MD at the University of Arizona, followed by internship, residency, and fellowship at Yale New Haven Hospital and Yale University School of Medicine. He holds board certification in Internal Medicine (ABIM, 2019) and Clinical Informatics (AB of Preventive Medicine, 2022), demonstrating expertise in both clinical practice and informatics. His research focuses on clinical informatics, electronic health record optimization, and AI applications in healthcare. Dr. Ong's work examines how technology can reduce physician burnout, improve documentation efficiency, and enhance patient care delivery. His publications reveal a strong emphasis on practical solutions with immediate clinical impact, spanning telehealth, ambient AI scribes, clinical decision support systems, and EHR workflow optimization. Dr. Ong's recent work shows increasing focus on ambient AI technologies for documentation support and evidence-based care pathway implementation through electronic systems, reflecting current trends in healthcare technology adoption. New Haven Primary Care Consortium, Teacher of the Year Award (2024) New Haven Primary Care Consortium Humanism Award (2023) Recognized for teaching excellence by Yale's Internal Medicine Traditional Residency program, Dr. Ong is an active member of the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) since 2023. His work demonstrates significant collaboration with colleagues across Yale's biomedical informatics and clinical departments, creating practical solutions that address real-world healthcare challenges.

• Clinical Informatics
• Electronic Health Records
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
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Susan Kalt is a Lecturer in the Applied Linguistics department at UMass Boston, specializing in Quechua and Spanish language acquisition, bilingualism, and endangered language documentation. Her research focuses on documenting varieties of Southern Quechua as spoken in rural communities and examining how Quechua and Spanish influence each other's morphosyntax and discourse pragmatics. Dr. Kalt earned her PhD in Linguistics from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, following an MA in Applied Linguistics from the same institution. She also holds an MA in Education with a focus on English as a Second Language Studies from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and a BA in Hispanic Studies from Brown University. Her research examines sequential language acquisition of Quechua and Spanish, with particular attention to documenting Southern Quechua varieties in rural communities. She investigates how Quechua and Spanish influence each other's morphosyntax and discourse pragmatics, with a focus on endangered language documentation. Her work often involves linguistic fieldwork in rural Andean communities, particularly in Cuzco, Peru and Chuquisaca, Bolivia. Dr. Kalt's publications reveal a consistent focus on Quechua language acquisition, morphosyntactic changes in bilingual contexts, and language documentation. Her recent work examines typological shifts in bilingual Quechua speakers, particularly looking at word order and case marking patterns in child language. She has made significant contributions to understanding how language contact affects grammatical structures in endangered languages. National Endowment for the Humanities Documenting Endangered Languages Program American Council of Learned Societies and Andrew Mellon Foundation Foundation for Endangered Languages, London Community College Humanities Association As an award-winning linguist and language curriculum designer, Dr. Kalt teaches courses including APLING 601: Linguistics, APLING 603: Language, Culture, and Identity, and APLING 705: Advanced Ethnography. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications for language preservation and education.

• Quechua language acquisition
• Spanish language acquisition
• Bilingualism
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Farshad Firouzi serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University, where he teaches EGR 393: Research Projects in Engineering. His academic work bridges hardware and software domains with a strong emphasis on practical applications in critical systems. His research spans Edge Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Healthcare Systems, Chip Design, and Reliability Engineering. This interdisciplinary focus manifests in projects ranging from Parkinson's disease monitoring using edge devices to LLM-enhanced chip design and security-hardened neural networks. His work consistently addresses real-world challenges in system dependability, particularly in healthcare and biomedical contexts where failure is not an option. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) LLM applications in hardware design (ChipMnd, Spiced), (2) Edge-based healthcare monitoring systems (freezing of gait recognition, blood glucose prediction), and (3) Security and reliability in AI/ML systems (gradient inversion defense, silent data corruption mitigation). His work demonstrates a clear trajectory toward integrating cutting-edge AI techniques with hardware-aware solutions for mission-critical applications. No scientific awards were mentioned in the source materials. The absence of student listings or grant information suggests his current role may be primarily research-focused without formal advising responsibilities. Similarly, no dedicated labs or research teams were referenced in the available documentation.

• Edge Computing
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Artificial Intelligence
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David Cooper is Professor and Head of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with concurrent appointments in the School of Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics, Program in Medieval Studies, European Union Center, Russian, East European and Eurasian Center, and National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). His institutional leadership spans multiple interdisciplinary centers focused on global Slavic studies. Cooper's research centers on Czech and Russian literary traditions with specialized focus on forgery/mystification, translation history, and literary nationalism. His scholarship examines how 19th-century manuscript forgeries shaped national identities, particularly through analysis of the Kralovedvorsky and Zelenohorsky manuscripts. Teaching portfolio includes Slavic Folklore (SLAV 525), History of Translation (SLAV 430), and Post-communist Fiction (SLAV 477), reflecting his dual expertise in historical and contemporary Slavic cultural production. Recent publications demonstrate consistent engagement with textual authenticity and national myth-making, evolving from early work on Russian criticism (2007-2008) to comprehensive studies of Czech manuscript forgeries (2018-2023). His research trajectory reveals increasing methodological sophistication in connecting translation theory with nationalist discourse across Central and Eastern European contexts. Scientific recognition includes: Faculty Fellow, National Center for Supercomputing Applications (2020) Title VIII National Research Competition Grant, National Council for Eurasian and East European Research As department head, Cooper oversees academic programming while maintaining active research collaborations through NCSA and area studies centers. His grant portfolio indicates sustained funding for Eurasian scholarship, though specific student mentorship details aren't documented in source materials. Institutional affiliations demonstrate deep integration within UIUC's global studies infrastructure.

• Czech literature
• Forgery and mystification
• History of translation
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Patricia Morita-Mullaney is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Purdue University, specializing in English Language Learning and Literacy. She holds a courtesy appointment in the Asian American Studies program and is a licensed K-12 teacher, coach, and administrator with extensive experience in Arizona and Indiana educational systems. Her professional identity centers on bridging research and practice in bilingual education while examining systemic inequities through critical lenses. Dr. Morita-Mullaney's academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Language, Literacy & Culture from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis M.S. in Educational Leadership from Butler University, Indianapolis, IN M.S. in Language, Literacy & Culture from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis B.S. in Elementary Education with specialization and certification in English Language Learners from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Her research interrogates the intersections of language learning, race, and gender in shaping educators' identities and decision-making processes for bilingual students. Grounded in critical race and feminist theories, she investigates how power dynamics manifest in educational policies and classroom practices, particularly within Midwestern urban contexts. Current work examines pandemic impacts on EL education, longitudinal outcomes in dual language programs, and the racialized experiences of EL leaders. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on equity in bilingual education through multiple methodological approaches. Her 2020-2021 work documents pandemic disruptions to EL instruction while analyzing systemic barriers in remote learning environments. Earlier research employs longitudinal designs to track reclassification timelines and achievement patterns, complemented by critical policy analyses of Indiana's transition from state-developed to WIDA language standards. Narrative and case studies highlight resistance strategies among Asian American educators and EL leaders. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards listed in provided documentation Dr. Morita-Mullaney has supervised ELL student teachers at Butler University and served as ELL Director for MSD Lawrence schools. Her leadership extends to professional organizations as Past President of Indiana TESOL, where she shaped statewide advocacy for multilingual learners. While specific grant details aren't documented, her research consistently addresses accountability systems for EL students and policy implementation challenges. Her teaching portfolio includes foundational courses in literacy development, academic language acquisition, and content-area instruction for ELs, reflecting her commitment to preparing educators for linguistically diverse classrooms.

• English Language Learning
• Bilingual Education
• Critical Race Theory
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Tracy Yother serves as Assistant Professor in Aeronautical Engineering Technology (AET) within Purdue University's School of Aviation and Transportation Technology. With over 18 years of industry experience at Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Pratt & Whitney spanning product support, program management, and business development, she teaches undergraduate Powerplant Systems courses and graduate-level aviation leadership/process improvement curricula while maintaining active FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Career and Technical Education from Purdue University M.S. in Technology, Aviation Logistics from Purdue University B.S. in Aviation Technology from Purdue University Dr. Yother's research pioneers the integration of emerging technologies into aviation maintenance education, with dual focus on faculty credentialing challenges and AI-driven maintenance solutions. She leads NIST-funded development of electric propulsion standards curriculum while advancing natural language processing applications for maintenance record analysis and defect detection through API integration. Her work bridges industry standards with academic training requirements for next-generation aviation technicians. Recent publications reveal strong thematic continuity in aviation education innovation, particularly addressing workforce development for electric propulsion systems and AI-enhanced maintenance practices. Her scholarship consistently connects curriculum design with industry consensus standards while expanding into diversity initiatives and sustainable maintenance technologies. Recognition includes: February 2021: School of Aviation and Transportation Technology’s Outstanding Faculty in Learning Award Dr. Yother directs NIST Standards Curricula Development Program funding for electric propulsion aviation standards while maintaining active leadership in professional communities. As ASEE Aerospace Division Chair and member of UAA Maintenance Division and Aviation Technician Education Council, she shapes national conversations on aviation maintenance education standards and workforce development strategies. Her research directly informs Purdue's aviation technology programs through industry partnerships, with current focus on developing training frameworks for high-voltage aircraft systems and AI-assisted maintenance protocols that address emerging industry challenges.

• Aviation Maintenance Curriculum
• Artificial Intelligence in Aviation Maintenance
• Natural Language Processing
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Ronald Kanterman serves as Adjunct Faculty in Fire Science and Professional Studies within the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences at the University of New Haven. With 47 years of fire service experience, he currently holds the position of Executive Inspector for the FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention while teaching at the university. His research interests span multiple critical areas of fire science and emergency management. Kanterman specializes in fire prevention strategies , occupational safety and health protocols for firefighters, and hazardous materials response . His work emphasizes practical applications in fire service administration and emergency management systems, with particular focus on leadership development and organizational resilience within fire departments. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent contribution to fire service literature, with publications spanning fire officer safety, hazardous materials response, and fire service leadership. The articles reveal a strong emphasis on practical applications with theoretical underpinnings in fire science, showing evolution from technical firefighting procedures toward broader organizational and leadership concerns in later publications. Over 180 published works in fire service literature Regular contributor to Fire Engineering magazine and Fireengineering.com Author of multiple textbooks including "Fire Officer's Guide to Occupational Safety and Health" (2019) Kanterman has taught for 32 years at various two and four-year colleges at undergraduate and graduate levels, including serving as an Adjunct Instructor at the National Fire Academy. He has been instrumental in fire service education through his long-standing involvement with the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC), where he has taught for 25 years and served on the Educational Advisory Committee. Beyond academia, he volunteers with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and serves as an Instructor for the Local Assistance State Teams program.

• Fire Science
• Emergency Management
• Fire Prevention
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Matthew Moyle is an Associate Professor of French at Emory University specializing in 20th and 21st century Francophone literature. He teaches across the French curriculum from elementary language courses (101-102) to advanced seminars on classical/modern literature, place-based writing, and specialized topics including Martinican heritage and Les Misérables. His educational background: BA, Bemidji State University, 1998 MA, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2000 PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2008 Dr. Moyle's research centers on literary topography and memory studies , examining how spatial representation conveys historical trauma in authors like Sylvie Germain and Albert Camus. His work bridges geocriticism with religious studies , analyzing silence as theological expression and urban spaces as palimpsests of Holocaust memory. This interdisciplinary approach connects literary analysis with philosophical and geographical frameworks. His publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on place-writing dynamics, evolving from Camus studies to contemporary memorialization practices. Recent work demonstrates sophisticated engagement with urban cartography and traumatic memory, particularly in French Holocaust narratives and postcolonial Caribbean contexts. No scientific awards or major fellowships were documented in the source material. Dr. Moyle maintains active scholarly engagement through frequent presentations at international colloquia including the 20th/21st-Century French and Francophone Studies conferences and MLA conventions. His conference organization (e.g., 'Sylvie Germain in Dialogue' at 2012 MLA) indicates leadership in specialized research communities, though specific grant funding or student advising details remain unreported. Research infrastructure details including laboratories or dedicated teams were not referenced in available documentation.

• French Literature
• 20th and 21st Century Francophone Studies
• Topography in Literature
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Danny Law serves as an Associate Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. His academic focus lies at the intersection of historical linguistics, language contact phenomena, and the study of Mayan languages and writing systems, where he has established a significant research presence. His educational qualifications include: Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin Dr. Law's primary research interests encompass Historical Linguistics, Language Contact, Mayan Languages, and Writing Systems. He also investigates Language Variation, Constructed Languages in Popular Media, Iconicity, Historical Phonology, and Maya Hieroglyphics. His scholarly work frequently addresses the historical development of Mayan languages, contact-induced changes, and the evolution of writing systems, with particular attention to ancient Mesoamerican scripts. An examination of his recent publications (2017-2024) indicates a sustained focus on Mayan linguistics, including studies on language contact, historical change, and the structure of Classic Mayan. He has also contributed to the field of signed language linguistics and explored innovative approaches to ancient language pedagogy using open educational resources. A recurring theme is the application of historical linguistic methods to endangered languages and writing systems. No scientific awards or honors were documented in the provided materials. Dr. Law mentors students through advanced coursework such as Research in Documentary and Descriptive Linguistics (LIN 389D), though specific graduate advisees and grant-funded research projects are not enumerated in the available information. Details regarding research laboratories or collaborative teams were not provided in the source material.

• Historical Linguistics
• Language Contact
• Mayan Languages
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Jürgen Streeck serves as a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts, holding a Ph.D. from Freie Universität Berlin. Based in office CMA A7.136 (campus mail code: A1105), he can be contacted via jstreeck@austin.utexas.edu or 471-1955. Education Ph.D., Freie Universität Berlin Research Focus : Dr. Streeck investigates human interaction through multimodal analysis of linguistic and embodied communication, emphasizing cultural foundations. His international fieldwork spans Germany, the Philippines, and the U.S., with specialized studies on rap language reinvention and the 'hip-hop nation' community formation. This work bridges sociolinguistics, cultural anthropology, and performance studies. Scientific Awards No awards documented in source material Academic Engagement : No student advisement records, grants, or collaborative teams are specified. Research appears individually driven with cross-cultural fieldwork methodology.

• Multimodality
• Communication
• Linguistics
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David Stuart is a Professor in the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in Mesoamerican archaeology, art, linguistics, and epigraphy. He earned his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University and is renowned for his expertise in Maya culture and hieroglyphic decipherment. Education: Ph.D., Vanderbilt University His research focuses on Mesoamerican civilizations, particularly the Maya, with emphasis on writing systems, ritual practices, and cultural exchange. Recent publications highlight interactions between Teotihuacan and Maya regions, as well as advancements in hieroglyphic interpretation. Publications Trends: David Stuart's academic output spans Maya political history, Teotihuacan influence, and cross-cultural interactions, with occasional interdisciplinary ventures into virology (e.g., 2025 Monkeypox study). His work combines archaeological analysis, textual studies, and cosmological insights. As the Schele Professor of Mesoamerican Art and Writing, he has authored influential books like The Order of Days (2011), debunking myths about the 2012 apocalyptic predictions.

• Archaeology
• Art
• Linguistics
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Dr. Thania Muñoz D. is an Associate Professor of Spanish, Latin American, and Latinx literature at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) . She serves as the Managing Editor in Chief and Founder of Latino Literatures – A Cultural and Literary Journal and is core faculty in the INCC MA program and affiliate faculty in Gender + Women’s, + Sexuality Studies and Language, Literacy and Culture . Educational Background: Ph.D. in Spanish and Portuguese, University of California, Irvine (2015) Her research focuses on the marginalization of Spanish/Spanglish as literary languages in the U.S., contemporary Latin American and Latinx immigrant literature , and memory/intertextuality . She pioneers community-engaged scholarship through projects like “Intercultural Tales: Learning With Baltimore’s Immigrant Communities” and the advisory board of Moving Stories: Latinas in Baltimore , challenging traditional academic boundaries. Recent Publications emphasize transnational identity , digital storytelling , and literary resistance , with works appearing in the Journal of Community Engagement in Higher Education , Latin American Literary Review , and MARLAS . Her book project Canons Without Immigrants redefines immigrant literature’s role in U.S. academia. Creative Work includes the poetry collection Terca and translations of Carmen Lucía Alvarado Benítez’s works. She teaches courses like Spanish for Heritage Speakers , Latinx Literature in Translation , and The Political Economy of Culture .

• Latin American Literature
• Latinx Literature
• Spanglish Language Studies
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Fernanda L. Cross is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan's School of Social Work, where she conducts research at the intersection of developmental psychology, social work, and immigration studies. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology (2019) and an MSW in Interpersonal Practice/Children & Youth (2010), both from the University of Michigan. Her work bridges academic research with community engagement, drawing on her personal experience as a Latinx immigrant and over a dozen years of community advocacy in southeast Michigan. Dr. Cross's research program employs a strength-based approach to examine how family and cultural factors promote healthy development among Latinx adolescents and families, particularly those with mixed immigration status. Her work utilizes qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methodologies to investigate undocumented status's impact on family processes, ethnic-racial socialization, identity development, and adolescent outcomes. She has published extensively on topics including documentation status socialization, discrimination experiences, and mental health disparities affecting Latinx communities. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic, with particular attention to vaccination challenges among Black and Latinx Michigan residents. She also examines how racism and discrimination impact Latinx immigrant youth mental health, and explores documentation status as a critical dimension of ethnic-racial socialization within immigrant families. 2023 Anti-Racism Research & Community Impact Faculty Fellow 2021 Society for Research on Child Development Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award 2024 Career Development Grant recipient Featured expert on WXYZ Detroit, WEMU, and Deutsche Welle discussing immigrant student support and Latinx teen empowerment Dr. Cross leads community-based participatory research projects, including the Michigan CIVIC study funded by NIH-NIMHD, which focuses on improving vaccine uptake among marginalized communities. Her teaching includes graduate courses on life-course development and social work research methods. She collaborates extensively with community organizations through the Michigan Community Engagement Alliance (MICEAL), working to translate research into practical interventions that address health disparities and promote immigrant family resilience.

• Latinx mixed-status families
• undocumented immigrants
• ethnic-racial socialization
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