Their scholarly work focuses on health equity through population health, emphasizing addressing health disparities and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) affecting vulnerable populations. They have presented at national and regional conferences, including the American Public Health Association and North Carolina Public Health Association conferences, discussing SDOH, innovative simulation techniques, and the transition to academia. Additionally, they are passionate about child abuse prevention and advocacy, having recently become a certified facilitator of the Darkness to Light training in the education and prevention of child sexual abuse and mandated reporting. Their work integrates community partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration to promote equitable health outcomes.