Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is discretionary grant program is designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education. GEAR UP provides si...

Worked with GEAR UP program to discuss veterinary nursing with students as a potential career path.

Invited to seminar as part of the MSU College of Human Medicine/Grand Valley State University community health lecture series in Grand Rapids.

Implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive school safety initiative in 20 schools across Genesee County, Michigan.

Global Voices Spotlight Series provides a space for intergenerational conversation between young people and professionals devoted to meaningful global engagement and problem-solving via research and outreach activities related to youth. Alongside rec...

The Office of K-12 Outreach developed a two-phase program to support the elevation of student voice. The project engaged key educational stakeholders in the elevation of student voice in the educational environment. The outcome of this work will lead...

The Office of K-12 Outreach developed a two-phase program to engage key educational stakeholders in the elevation of student voice in the educational environment. The outcome of this work will lead to greater inclusion for African American students t...

Co-author of the grant and research proposal, conducted interviews, analyzed data and also was a co-author on the write-up and recommendations.

Got Strings provides a violin to each child participating in fifth-grade general music. Community Music School mentors meet with students for one class period; students learn how to hold the violin, make a sound on it, and have an opportunity to hear...

MSU K-12 Outreach was selected to lead MSU College of Education’s contributions to a collaborative partnership with the University of Michigan and Michigan Virtual to develop and implement a statewide professional development project. This collabor...

MSU K-12 Outreach was selected to lead Michigan State University College of Education’s contributions to a collaborative partnership with the University of Michigan and Michigan Virtual to develop and implement a statewide professional development ...

Students at Eastern and Sexton High Schools in the Lansing School District and MSU undergraduate and graduate students were engaged in learning about one of the countries in the MSU Alliance for African Partnership, engaging with visiting scholars fr...

As part of MSU's ANR Week, held annual virtual conference aimed at educating the general public on Great Lakes natural resource issues.

Serve as board member for this community-embedded organization. Activities include intensive strategic planning via regular and ad hoc meetings. Also advise the Teaching Kitchen program staff on developing a culinary medicine program in the region.

Presented an overview of 30 years of research on endurance riding in horses. Aimed to educate fellow academicians and horse owners participating in endurance rides.

Seventh- and eighth-graders completed projects and presented posters to STEM judges who volunteered to come for the day. Served as judges for two events, then spoke to small groups about STEM education and careers.

Co-coordinate an annual Homicide Investigation Training School with the Michigan State Police Training Academy. This is an annual state-certified training available to sworn law enforcement professionals only. Each year, between 30 and 40 local law e...

Collaborating with the Ingham County Health Department to install personal air filtration (PAF) devices in the homes of families with one or more children who have high blood lead levels. Assessing the effectiveness of PAF devices at reducing indoor ...

Provided human resources training to new chief judge and court administrators/probate registers through the Michigan Judicial Institute. This program provided participants with important information needed to enhance the employee experience, comply w...

Students performed in a concert to benefit the First Presbyterian Food Bank as part of my chamber music course. Partnered with St. Paul's Episcopal Church, which provides a venue.

Organized film screening and guest lecture by Omar El Akkad, an award-winning Arab American author.

Participated in Health and Human Services-funded project with ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services), Dearborn. Evaluated a community outreach information campaign on the uptake of the Earned Income Tax Credit. Researched whe...

This project is a collaborative documentation and presentation effort between three Tribal museums and the MSU Museum. The focus is on the traditional artistic practice of porcupine quillwork on boxes, baskets, and other forms. The first two years ha...

The Infant Mortality Coalition attempts to address infant health disparities and ultimately reduce inequities in infant mortality in Ingham County. The overarching goal of the initiative is to keep mothers and infants alive and well before, during, a...

Planned five participatory evening events promoting art and music making.