معرفی
Clinical Assistant Professor and Career Track faculty member in the Department of Sociology at Washington State University (WSU). Holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from WSU (2013). Focuses on food insecurity, sociology of education, and pedagogy through service-experiential learning. Expertise spans rural-urban disparities, public policy evaluation, and social inequality.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Sociology, Washington State University, 2013
Research Interests: Investigates food insecurity in rural and urban contexts, evaluating policy responses to hunger. Explores innovative teaching methods to enhance student career readiness. Combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to address structural inequalities in food access and educational outcomes.
Publications: Authored chapters and peer-reviewed articles on food deserts, rural social welfare systems, and policy impacts. Recent work includes contributions to Rural Poverty in the U.S.A. (2017) and the Journal of Family Social Work (2013).
Advising & Career Support: Specializes in guiding sociology students toward diverse career paths, including business, public policy, and graduate studies. Provides resources for internship opportunities and professional development.
