I am a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at Morehouse College. I completed my PhD in Experimental Psychology at the University of Mississippi and was supported in part by a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

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I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Marketing from Mississippi State University, as well as a Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology from the University of Mississippi.

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My research focuses on how social exclusion and social network (e.g., friends and family) disapproval function as sources of conflict that affect individuals, their other relationships, and broader dynamics. I study these processes across interpersonal, technology‑mediated, and professional contexts. ​My dissertation focused on singlehood (not being in a romantic relationship) and exclusion, examining single individuals as a stigmatized group.

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I am also deeply passionate about inclusive science communication, outreach, data visualization, and best science practices.