My scholarship has been supported by a range of academic, governmental, and nonprofit organizations committed to advancing research, public engagement, and leadership development. These experiences have provided opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, engage with communities, and contribute to research and policy conversations at local and national levels.
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SELECTED FELLOWSHIPS
SELECTED FELLOWSHIPS
NOAA Cooperative Science Center in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Fellow
Interdisciplinary research fellowship supporting scholarship at the intersection of environmental hazards, atmospheric science, public policy, and community resilience, with a focus on disaster vulnerability and recovery.
National Community Reinvestment Coalition Fellow
Research and policy fellowship examining environmental, economic, and community development challenges through partnerships with national organizations focused on equity, resilience, and community investment.
Harvard Kennedy School Stone PhD Student Visitor
Competitive visiting scholar appointment supporting doctoral research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and engagement with scholars and practitioners across public policy and the social sciences.
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences Research Exchange Participant
Competitive research exchange program bringing together doctoral scholars from diverse disciplines to strengthen research development, scholarly collaboration, and academic leadership.
U.S. House of Representatives – Science, Space & Technology Committee, Environment Subcommittee Fellow
Congressional fellowship supporting engagement with federal environmental policy, legislative processes, and science-informed decision-making at the national level.
SELECTED HONORS & AWARDS
SELECTED HONORS & AWARDS
Graduate Bison of the Year
Howard University (2026, 2025, 2024)
Howard University's highest graduate student honor, recognizing excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and contributions to the university community.
Outstanding Student Oral Presentation Award
American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting (2025)
Recognized for “The Fire Next Time: Investigating Wildfire Disaster Resilience in Lahaina, HI,” an interdisciplinary examination of community resilience, disaster recovery, and environmental justice following the 2023 Maui wildfire.
NASA MSI Climate Tech Challenge Winner
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (2024)
Awarded $100,000 for the development of an innovative technology-driven approach to strengthening community resilience and wildfire preparedness through interdisciplinary collaboration and climate innovation.
Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Achievement
United Negro College Fund (2019)
Recognized for academic achievement, leadership, and contributions to student and community engagement in relation to the STEM Scholars Program.
Graduate Research Symposium Award Recipient
School of Graduate Studies, Clark Atlanta University (2019)
Recognized for research examining the impacts of immigration policy on mixed-documentation status families.
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