About Me:
As founding director of the nonprofit Center for Appalachia Research in Cancer Education (CARE), I have served as Principal Investigator on a number of research studies aimed at reducing the burden of cancer through culturally-competent health education programs. I also serve as Director of the Office of Health Equity and Sponsored Programs at the OhioHealth Research & Innovation Institute in Columbus, Ohio. As a first-generation college student, I have dedicated my life to empowering communities in memory of my grandmother Mazie, who died of cancer due to limited access to education and health care.
Area(s) of Expertise
cancer health disparities, women's health, cancer prevention/early detection, community health workers
Current Area of Employment
Nonprofit research institute
