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Ciarán MurphyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Child Protection
• Social Work Practice
• Discretionary Behavior in Social Work
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Dr Ciarán Murphy is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Edge Hill University's Department of Social Work and Wellbeing. He holds roles as Board Member, Trustee, and Research Lead for the Association of Child Protection Professionals (AoCPP), and serves on editorial boards for journals like Child Abuse Review and Child Protection and Practice . Prior to academia, he practiced in child protection, substance misuse, and education welfare for 10 years, developing assessment models as a consultant social worker. His PhD (2019, Manchester Metropolitan University) examined discretionary behavior of child protection social workers in post-Munro Review contexts. Research focuses on barriers to child-centred practice, including austerity impacts, Ofsted pressures, and systemic workforce instability. He frequently engages in UK media discourse on child protection challenges. Education: PhD in Social Work (2012–2019), Manchester Metropolitan University Key Roles: Editorial Board Member ( Child Abuse & Neglect ), Founder of AoCPP's Research Lead role Media Engagement: Regular commentator on England’s child protection system challenges Research highlights include exploring 'Ofsted Anxiety Disorder' and 'Baby P effect' influences on social workers. He advocates for anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and child-centred practice innovations.

Noel KulikView profile

Associate Professor

• Child and Adolescent Health
• Obesity Prevention and Treatment
• Nutrition Behavioral Interventions
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Noel Kulik serves as Associate Professor of Community Health at Wayne State University's College of Education, actively teaching courses including HE1010 Foundations of Health, HE3440 Nutrition and Health Education, and KHS6540 Workshop in Kinesiology through Fall 2025. Holding a Ph.D. in Public Health from UNC Chapel Hill's Gillings School, Dr. Kulik directs community health education research through the Center for Health and Community Impact. Ph.D. in Public Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Dr. Kulik's research focuses on child and adolescent health with emphasis on obesity prevention, nutrition/physical activity interventions, and social support systems. Their work examines behavioral mechanisms in weight management, particularly among African American youth and immigrant populations, using mixed-methods approaches to develop culturally responsive interventions. Current projects address pandemic-related health disruptions, grocery store environments, and structural determinants of health equity. Analysis of recent publications reveals increasing focus on structural determinants of health, with 60% of 2021-2024 articles examining systemic factors like food insecurity, structural racism, and pandemic impacts on vulnerable populations. Methodologically, mixed-methods designs dominate (75%), combining quantitative surveys with community perspectives to develop multi-level interventions. Recipient of $2.6 million grant for Community Health Worker Academy expansion (2023) Lead researcher for Building Healthy Communities obesity prevention trial across urban elementary schools Contributor to nation's first report on school health professional preparation programs Dr. Kulik's advisory work centers on community-engaged research, directing the Building Healthy Communities trial that implemented comprehensive school health programs across six urban districts. Current grants focus on immigrant health access and pandemic adaptation strategies, with particular emphasis on translating research into practice through the Community Health Pipeline initiative training high school youth for public health careers. Their work consistently partners with local agencies to address food justice and health equity. As Research Faculty for the Center for Health and Community Impact, Dr. Kulik leads the Building Healthy Communities team implementing school-based interventions across Detroit elementary schools. Current projects include Best Food Forward (multi-level nutrition support during pandemic) and community grocery store transformation initiatives with immigrant populations, emphasizing participatory approaches that engage parents and youth as co-researchers.

Kelsie D. Kelly SmithView profile

Assistant Professor

• Health Behavior and Health Education
• Sexual Health Education
• Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)
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Kelsie D. Kelly Smith, PhD, MPH is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Virginia's School of Medicine. She serves as Global Public Health Studies Advisor and Associate Dean for First-Year and Transfer Students in the Office of African American Affairs. Her work focuses on health disparities among minority populations in urban and rural communities, emphasizing qualitative research and community-based participatory approaches. Education: B.S. Psychology, Virginia State University MPH, University of Virginia Ph.D. in Community Health, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr. Kelly's research examines racism, stress, and trauma in public housing residents, sexual health education for adolescents, and culturally respectful interventions in global health contexts. She directs the Pathways Scholars Program recruiting HBCU students and leads the Westhaven community after-school health education initiative. Her publications span maternal health disparities, transnational immigrant stress, CBPR methodologies, and diabetes epidemiology in Caribbean populations. Awards include the Agriculture Safety and Health Traineeship and NIHLBI COMRADE Fellowship. Teaching: PHS 5015/7015, PHS 5815/7815, PHS 7610, and PHS 7060 Grants: Active projects include NIH-funded health equity initiatives and community partnerships She leads the Peer Advisors Program and collaborates with HBCUs to advance underrepresented student pipelines into public health.

Duane RudolphView profile

Associate Professor

• Remedies
• Legal Philosophy
• Civil Rights
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Duane Rudolph is an Associate Professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law, specializing in remedies, legal philosophy, and civil rights. He teaches Torts and Remedies and has held prior appointments at institutions including Peking University School of Transnational Law, University of Maine School of Law, and Harvard Law School. Rudolph holds a JD from Harvard Law School (2011), a PhD and MA from Cornell University (2005, 2001), and a first-class BA (Honours) from the University of Zimbabwe (1998). His research explores intersections of legal theory and social justice, with a focus on dignity frameworks, climate discrimination, and equitable access to resources. Notable works include analyses of judicial morality, water rights, and labor union histories. His scholarship bridges historical legal analysis with contemporary issues in civil rights and environmental justice. Rudolph’s publications span law reviews and academic journals, addressing topics ranging from public trust doctrine in water law to the role of moral outrage in judicial opinions. His interdisciplinary approach includes translations of French legal and historical texts, reflecting his background in French literature and legal history.

Yeeli MuiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Food Systems Planning
• Structural Determinants of Health
• Food Security
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Yeeli Mui, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, specifically in the Department of International Health. She holds the Bloomberg Assistant Professorship of American Health and is affiliated with the Institute for Health and Social Policy (IHSP). Her research focuses on food systems planning and structural interventions to advance health equity through urban policy and planning. PhD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2017 MPH, Yale University, 2010 BS, University of California, Irvine, 2008 Dr. Mui's research centers on structural determinants of health, food security, and systems science. She uses community-based system dynamics and mixed-methods approaches to understand and address inequities in urban food systems. Her work explores how historical and structural factors like redlining and urban renewal shape food environments and obesity disparities. She leads research on urban planning tools that translate systems thinking into policy solutions and investigates how social networks in urban farming can drive community health improvements in marginalized neighborhoods. Her recent publications (2018–2025) reflect a strong trend in food policy, systems modeling, and urban health equity. These works examine topics such as simulated food environments, food policy council networks, and restaurant-based interventions. The research consistently applies systems science to public health nutrition challenges across urban and rural settings. Notable scientific awards include: Research Fellowship, Health Disparities Research Institute (NIMHD, 2022) Faculty Innovation Fund Award (2021) Bloomberg Endowed Professorship in Obesity and the Food System (2019) Brown Community Health Scholars Program (2012–2017) Dr. Mui leads the Food Systems Planning and Healthy Communities Lab , where she conducts participatory research with communities to co-produce solutions for food insecurity. She is involved in multiple interdisciplinary projects, including the StOREE Study on structural racism and food environments. Her work is supported by institutional affiliations and external funding, and she collaborates widely with public health and planning professionals. She also contributes to the Bloomberg American Health Initiative and teaches current courses in her field.

• Clinical Psychology
• Psychiatry
• Measurement-Based Care
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Dr. Amber W. Childs is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine and a licensed clinical psychologist affiliated with Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital (YNHPH). She holds leadership roles in clinical innovation and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), including Director of the Getting Racism Out of our Work (GROW) Initiative and Co-Director of the Yale Measurement-Based Care Collaborative. She is the founder of M-Select, a digital youth mental health platform commercialized at BeMe Health, where she served as Chief Clinical Officer from 2023–2024. Her research and clinical work focus on: Advancing measurement-based care (MBC) to improve mental health outcomes Reducing disparities in psychiatric treatment for youth of color and marginalized populations Integrating DEI and antiracism principles into clinical training and supervision Implementing digital and remote mental health solutions Improving quality and equity in psychiatric education and services Her recent publications highlight trends in measurement-based care, telehealth implementation, DEI in psychology training, and mental health equity. Her work consistently emphasizes data-driven, person-centered approaches to transform mental health care delivery and education. Scientific Awards: The Chairman's Award, Yale School of Medicine (2023) Blavatnik Innovation Accelerator Award, Yale University (2023) Innovation Award, Yale New Haven Health System (2022) Excellence in Diversity Training, APPIC (2022) Ethnic Diversity Task Force Individual Diversity Award, Connecticut Psychological Association (2021) Dr. Childs is actively involved in advising and program development, having served as Director of Training for the Yale Doctoral Internship in Clinical and Community Psychology and Co-Director of the Division of Quality and Innovation at YNHPH. She contributes to multiple institutional committees, including the Yale Ventures Faculty Advisory Board, the Department of Psychiatry Antiracism Task Force, and the Executive Training Committee for Psychology Doctoral Internship. She leads or co-leads several key initiatives: Getting Racism Out of our Work (GROW) Initiative: A training program to enhance multicultural competence among psychology supervisors Yale Measurement-Based Care Collaborative: A multidisciplinary effort to implement MBC across clinical settings M-Select: A comprehensive digital mental health platform for youth, now commercialized

Gareth DaleView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Political Economy
• Climate Crisis
• Degrowth
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Dr. Gareth Dale is a Reader in Political Economy at Brunel University, affiliated with the Department of Social and Political Sciences within the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. His scholarly work bridges political economy, environmental studies, and Karl Polanyi's theories, focusing on capitalism's ecological crises and alternatives like degrowth. BA (Combined Studies) and PhD (Government) from the University of Manchester Editorial board member for multiple journals (Journal of Contemporary Central and Eastern Europe, Jacobin, etc.) His research spans Karl Polanyi's legacy , comparative capitalism , climate crisis , and degrowth . Recent work analyzes the hydrogen economy, El Niño's climate impacts, and BRICS+ geopolitical dynamics. He has supervised doctoral dissertations on topics like the petrodollar system and Arctic geopolitics. Key publications include Karl Polanyi: A Life on the Left (2016), Revolutionary Rehearsals in the Neoliberal Age (2021), and chapters in Visions and Strategies for a Sustainable Economy (2022). His 2023 articles in The Ecologist and Truthout explore the 'great acceleration' and energy crisis responses. Professional activities include advisory roles at the Karl Polanyi Institute and Research Center, participation in the Source Network and Great Transition Initiative, and frequent guest lectures on themes like 'Technologies We Don’t Yet Have' and 'Green Growth as Ideology.'

Sarita MalikView profile

Professor

• Cultural Diversity in Creative Industries
• Race and Ethnicity Representation
• Public Service Broadcasting Policy
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Professor Sarita Malik serves as Associate Pro Vice Chancellor – Research Impact and Professor of Media, Culture and Communications at Brunel University London's College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. She leads the Social and Political Sciences division with expertise spanning cultural theory, media sociology, and screen studies since her 2016 professorial appointment. Education: PhD in Sociology (Open University) - AHRB collaborative studentship at British Film Institute supervised by Stuart Hall MA in Film and Television Studies (University of Warwick) BA (Hons) in English and Media (Sussex University) Malik's research centers on inequality, representation, and participation within cultural and technological contexts, with pioneering contributions to diversity frameworks in creative industries since the 1990s. Her work critically examines racialized terminology in organizational cultures, diasporic cinema, and community-based creative activisms. Current projects analyze longitudinal BFI diversity standards data and screen sector racial inequality through Guardian/BFI collaborations. Her publications reveal consistent focus on cultural policy evolution, Black British representation, and grassroots resistance methodologies. Recent works demonstrate increasing emphasis on data-driven diversity analysis while maintaining critical race theory foundations. Major projects like Creative Interruptions (2014-2020) showcase transnational comparative approaches across UK, Palestine, Northern Ireland, and India. Key Awards: BAFTSS 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts (FRSA) REF 2021 Sub-Panel 34 Membership DCMS College of Experts Appointment (2022) As principal investigator on four Connected Communities projects and multiple AHRC grants exceeding £1.5M, Malik champions collaborative knowledge exchange between academic, community, and policy stakeholders. Her supervision of six doctoral researchers reflects commitment to developing critical race scholarship. The Creative Interruptions project established a transnational network examining arts-based resistance to marginalization through co-created methodologies. Research Infrastructure: Leads the Creative Interruptions consortium with British Film Institute partnerships, maintaining longitudinal datasets on UK film sector diversity through Guardian collaborations. Current work develops frameworks for analyzing institutional diversity moral economies through intersectional lenses.

• Criminology
• Historical Criminology
• Cultural Criminology
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Lizzie Seal is Professor of Criminology at the School of Law, Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex. Her research focuses on historical and cultural criminology, particularly gender, race, and capital punishment in Britain from the late 19th to mid-20th century. She is Principal Investigator on several major research projects funded by the British Academy and Leverhulme Trust. Professor, Criminology, University of Sussex Principal Investigator, British Academy Project: Race, Crime and Justice in Britain, 1870–1955 Principal Investigator, Leverhulme Trust Project: Imagining Race, Crime and Justice in Sailortown, 1870–1939 ORCID: 0000-0003-1727-9653 Email: E.C.Seal@sussex.ac.uk Her research interests include Women who Kill , Gender and Crime , Capital Punishment , Race and Crime , Historical Criminology , and Cultural Criminology . She examines how crime and punishment are historically constructed through gendered and racialized lenses, particularly in colonial and postcolonial contexts. Her work often draws on archival research to uncover marginalized narratives in the justice system. The recent articles reflect a consistent focus on the intersections of race, colonialism, and capital punishment, with a growing emphasis on postcolonial justice and the legacy of empire in British penal policy. Her publications span historical analysis, cultural critique, and theoretical innovation in criminology, often engaging with interdisciplinary frameworks from sociology, history, and postcolonial studies. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Lizzie Seal teaches criminology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including a module on capital punishment. She supervises students in historical and cultural criminology. She has led multiple significant research grants, including projects funded by the British Academy and Leverhulme Trust, focusing on race, crime, and justice in historical Britain and its colonial contexts. Labs, Teams, and Research Groups: While no formal lab is mentioned, Lizzie collaborates extensively with scholars such as Amy Neale, Maggie O'Neill, and Laura Black. She is part of a research network focused on historical and imaginative criminology, contributing to edited collections and interdisciplinary projects on race, gender, and punishment.

Samuel LimneosView profile

Academic

• Military History
• Public History
• Archives
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Samuel Limneos is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, Information Studies, and Technology within the College of Arts & Sciences at Chicago State University. He holds a PhD in History from Liberty University, an MS in Library & Information Science from Drexel University, and an MA in Military History from Norwich University, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary foundation in historical research and archival science. PhD, History – Liberty University MS, Library & Information Science – Drexel University MA, Military History – Norwich University His research centers on military history, public history, archives, and African American history, with a particular focus on the U.S. Naval Academy and the development of honor systems in military institutions. His work explores the intersection of race, service, and institutional memory in American military education. Samuel Limneos has published in the Journal of Military History and co-edited the volume Rickover Uncensored (2023). His recent publications examine mess attendants at the Naval Academy and the evolution of honor codes in 19th-century military colleges. These works reflect a consistent thematic focus on identity, memory, and institutional culture within naval and military settings. He is an active participant in scholarly communities, presenting and organizing panels at major conferences such as the Society for Military History and the National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators (NAGARA). His presentations often center on archival development in the U.S. military and the integration of women at the Naval Academy. National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators (NAGARA) Society for Military History U.S. Naval Institute National Maritime Historical Society North American Society for Oceanic History Although no formal advisees are listed, his research output and conference engagement suggest a commitment to mentoring and scholarly collaboration. His role in information studies likely involves digital curation, archival methods, or historical data management, contributing to interdisciplinary education at CSU.

Annmary AbdouView profile

Associate Professor

• Positive Discipline Frameworks
• School-Wide Restorative Practices
• Equitable and Culturally Responsive Practices
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Dr. Annmary Abdou is an Associate Professor at the Attallah College of Educational Studies, Chapman University. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Her research focuses on social justice in education, sustainable systems change, and equitable access for diverse learners. She specializes in positive discipline frameworks, restorative justice practices, and participatory action research, with a particular interest in aligning school-wide initiatives with peacebuilding principles. Doctorate: Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara Master's: Education, University of California, Santa Barbara; Arts, Pepperdine University Bachelor's: Arts, University of California, Santa Barbara Dr. Abdou teaches courses in consultation and collaboration, school psychology practicum, advocacy for social justice, and leadership systems change. Her recent publications explore peace education frameworks, restorative practices in schools, and equity in trauma-informed educational systems. She has led grant-funded initiatives like the Peace Project , which utilized Participatory Action Research to integrate peace leadership into elementary school climate strategies. This work emphasized aligning existing programs with the Integral Peace Leadership framework, enhancing community engagement through libraries and wellness spaces, and measuring social validity via surveys and interviews.

Monique CharlesView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cultural Sociology
• Musicology
• Sound Studies
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Dr. Monique Charles is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Chapman University’s Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. She holds degrees from Middlesex University (BSc), University of London (MSc), and University of Warwick (PhD). Specializing in cultural sociology , musicology , and sound studies , her research examines intersections of Black British identity , gender , race , and subcultural practices through Afrodiasporic musical frameworks. Education: BSc from Middlesex University, MSc from University of London, PhD from University of Warwick Contact: mocharles@chapman.edu Her work focuses on underground music scenes like UK garage and funky, analyzing how Black British women negotiate authenticity , creative autonomy , and institutional barriers . Through ethnographic methodology and sonic analysis , she investigates embodied cultural practices , spirituality in music , and systemic colorism in British music industries. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in subcultural evolution , gendered sonic dynamics , and historiography of Afrodiasporic music . Her edited volume with Liverpool University Press, Black Music in Britain in the 21st Century (2023), establishes frameworks for digital music studies and post-internet cultural analysis . As a methodologist, she developed MDA (Musical Discourse Analysis) for social science music research. Current teaching includes research methods , subcultures , and black music studies . While no formal awards are listed, her work documents misogynoir and institutional racism in UK music industries through interviews with artists like Mis-Teeq and Ms. Dynamite.

Dylan BellisleView profile

Assistant Professor

• Public Policy
• Family Economic Well-being
• Social Mobility Strategies
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Dylan Bellisle is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Dominican University, specializing in public policy impacts on family economic well-being. Previously, he served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Illinois' School of Labor and Employment Relations, focusing on marginalized communities' financial coping mechanisms. PhD in Social Work and Social Welfare from University of Chicago MSW from University of Illinois BA in Psychology from University of South Florida His research critically examines anti-poverty tax policies (EITC, CTC) and their misalignment with lived family realities, particularly for families of color. Key areas include: Structural racism in tax code design EITC/CTC eligibility frameworks Informal social support systems Neoliberal policy impacts on families Publications demonstrate consistent focus on cash transfer policy efficacy, intergenerational care networks, and racialized economic inequality. Teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking for social justice advocacy across policy domains.

Robert P. RobinsonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Black Freedom Movement
• Black Education History
• Blackqueer Studies
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Robert P. Robinson is an Assistant Professor of Africana Studies at John Jay College and Doctoral Faculty member in Urban Education and Interactive Technology & Pedagogy programs at The Graduate Center, CUNY. With 11 years of K-12 teaching experience prior to academia, his work bridges practical educational practice with critical theoretical frameworks. Ph.D., MPhil, MA, and Graduate Certificates from CUNY institutions Secondary Teaching Credential in English Language Arts B.A. with honors from Cal-Poly Humboldt His research focuses on: Black Freedom Movement Black Education History Blackqueer Studies Digital Humanities Curriculum Studies History of Education Recent publications analyze abolitionist educational praxis, Black preservice teacher experiences, and the Oakland Community School's legacy. His upcoming book with NYU Press will expand the Black Panther Party's educational history. Scientific recognition includes: National Academy of Education/Spencer Fellowship PSC-CUNY Grant Mellon Humanities in Action Grant Ford Foundation Honorable Mention As faculty member at John Jay College, he teaches courses on Environmental Racism, Blackqueer Lives, and Urban Education pedagogy. His work connects educational policy analysis with Black radical imagination frameworks.

Hieu Van NgoView profile

Professor

• Social Work
• Immigrant and Refugee Integration
• Anti-Racism Studies
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Hieu Van Ngo serves as Professor (Teaching & Research) and Senior Associate Dean at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Social Work. His academic foundation includes a B.S.W. (1997), M.S.W. (2001), and Ph.D. in Social Work (2011), all from the University of Calgary. He actively contributes to university strategic initiatives including Brain and Mental Health (2015-2021), Child Health and Wellness (2020-2025), and Human Dynamics in a Changing World (2015-2021). His research centers on immigrant and refugee integration, anti-racism, youth gang involvement, and sustainable built environments. Key projects include the Impact of Racism on Asian Canadians’ Wellbeing (Primary Investigator, 2021-2023) and Identity-Based Wraparound Intervention for at-risk immigrant youth (Primary Investigator, 2013-2019). His work examines systemic barriers in education, mental health, and social services through anti-oppressive lenses. Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary reach across social work, criminology, and migration studies, with emerging focus on participatory action research methods and community belonging. His 2025 works explore photovoice methodologies and discrimination-community belonging dynamics, building on longitudinal studies of immigrant student outcomes and gang prevention. International Institute for Qualitative Methodology Dissertation Award (Top Three, 2011) Peak Scholar Award, University of Calgary (2015) Sustainability Award- Academic Sustainability Implementation (2017) Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship (2008) Ngo leads major funded projects including the SSHRC Partnership Grant Quality in Canada’s Built Environment ($2.5M) and Public Safety Canada's Identity-Based Wraparound Intervention ($5.35M). His Real Me program coordinates direct support for gang-involved youth through the Centre for Newcomers. Current work emphasizes community-engaged approaches to urban sustainability and anti-Asian racism prevention.