Evidence for
LGBTQ+ health. Clarity for
the people shaping it
I am a sociologist, public health scholar, and policy expert whose work examines how social inequality shapes health, aging, and well-being across the life course
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What I Do
My Work Spans
LGBTQ+ Health Across the Life Course
Among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities
Gender-Affirming Care
Evidence-based work on access, outcomes, and the policies shaping care.
social conditions and public policy
Studying how social conditions and political decisions affect health equity.
Public Evidence Translation
Making research useful for journalists, policymakers, students, and communities.
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Featured Work
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Peer-reviewed studies in journals including JAMA, Pediatrics, and the American Journal of Public Health.
PUBLIC ESSAYS AND MEDIA
Commentary and interviews that bring LGBTQ+ health evidence into public conversation.
Policy and Community Work
Public service and work connecting research to real-world decision-making
Newsletter
Research, evidence, and updates on LGBTQ+ health.
Why LGBTQ+ Awareness Matters in Today's Society
LGBTQ+ awareness plays a vital role in creating a society where every individual is respected, valued, and treated equally.
LGBTQ+: Celebrating Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
The LGBTQ+ community represents people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, including Lesbian..
Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community
Supporting the LGBTQ+ community means treating everyone with dignity, using respectful language, and advocating for equal rights.
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Supporting the LGBTQ+ community goes beyond celebrating Pride Month. Everyday actions can help create a more welcoming and respectful environment for people of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
LGBTQ+ inclusion is essential for creating workplaces, schools, and communities where everyone feels safe and valued. Equal rights ensure that LGBTQ+ individuals have access to the same opportunities, legal protections, and freedoms as everyone else.
The LGBTQ+ community represents a diverse group of people with different sexual orientations and gender identities. LGBTQ+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, while
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Affiliations
FSU PRIDE ALUMNI NETWORK
The mission of the Pride Alumni Network at Florida State University is to cultivate a network of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and allied alumni to sustain meaningful relationships on behalf of FSU
Member, D.C. Board of Medicine
As a member of the District of Columbia Board of Medicine, I help oversee professional licensure, standards, and disciplinary matters to protect public health and promote high-quality medical care across the District.
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