Hey team, I wanted to share that while I will still be posting personal updates on this blog feed, I am shifting my analysis and professional writing to Substack. I think their suite of tools will be more effective as I am kicking-off a podcast about public health and health topics, OneMPH. Please join me … Continue reading Shifting to Substack
Category: Updates
Applied for Rural Roots!
I am excited to share that I applied to be a session leader at the Rural Roots Conference in Lexington, KY, this Spring. I hope to be able to share practical and insightful commentary on rural food insecurity and its root causes. This is a subject that, if you have been following me, you know, … Continue reading Applied for Rural Roots!
Bridging the Gap: The Role of Universities in Community Engagement
As I reflect on my journey through the Community Engagement Academy at the University of Tennessee, I am struck by the profound responsibility that universities and researchers have toward the communities that support and sustain them. This experience has not only shaped my understanding of public health but has also reinforced my belief that academic … Continue reading Bridging the Gap: The Role of Universities in Community Engagement
Hurricane Helene – Devastaing Appalachia
It has taken me weeks to feel that I can put into words my emotions about the destruction and devastation that has occurred in Appalachia from Hurricane Helene. My heart breaks thinking about the communities and families that have been torn apart, especially as clean-up efforts seem slow and the death counts rise... Like most … Continue reading Hurricane Helene – Devastaing Appalachia
Happy Independence Day!
The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays - a perfect blend of patriotism and summer fun! This year, I'm especially excited to spend it on the boat with family and friends, soaking in the sun and celebrating life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Today, my family's celebration kicks off with a … Continue reading Happy Independence Day!
Summer Reset Plans
This past week we saw the summer solstice, marking the official start of summer! My family and I spent it on the boat soaking up the extra hours of sunlight. As a graduate student who is wrapping up their program, summer represents a rare and cherished blend of opportunity and adventure. With the academic year … Continue reading Summer Reset Plans
Hello again,
I've been missing from this blog for a while now - I've had some significant life changes and got caught up in my everyday. 🙂 But I'm back, and I'd like to resume using this website as an electronic portfolio and a blog for projects, ideas, and concepts I'm working on. The past year has … Continue reading Hello again,