About

My research explores the institutional barriers of energy poverty recognition and response in the United States whilst considering the spatial, racial/ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic patterns of residential energy affordability, consumption, and efficiency. My doctoral research aims to provide clarity for structuring more effective policy interventions and to improve decision making for assisting energy-vulnerable households, those likely to fall into energy poverty and struggle or be unable to pay their energy bills, resulting in energy utility shut-offs and forgoing basic necessities.

I am developing a multidimensional energy vulnerability index to better understand factors that contribute to household energy poverty in the U.S. My published master’s thesis identified spatial, racial/ethnic, and economic disparities of residential energy affordability and efficiency in Detroit, Michigan.

I have been recognized as a Fulbright Scholar, Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellow, Rackham Merit Fellow, GEM Fellow, and Forbes Under 30 Scholar. I co-founded People of the Global Majority for the Environment (PGMEnt) and am an inaugural member of U-M’s Graduate/Professional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student Advisory Board.

I am committed to fighting climate change through the integration of academic research on residential energy injustices in a way that engenders community engagement and co-development of impactful solutions. I help elevate community knowledge and experiences through my teaching and research. My passion for environmental justice and community-engaged pedagogy guide my writing, teaching, and community-based learning consultancy.