Question 1

Understanding the Nuances of Neurodiversity Through ADHD

Accepted Answer

Presenter, Lowell, MA
April, 2022

Hosted a presentation for students, professors and staff at Middlesex Community College; took a deep dive into how gender, class and race as well as sexism, racism and classism are at the core of how contemporary wisdom both defines and treats ADHD in medical and educational spheres.

Question 2

Diversity Summit

Accepted Answer

Workshop Facilitator, Lowell, MA
March, 2022

Lead a workshop on power and privilege for a week long course on diversity and related social justice issues at Middlesex Community College during Spring Break week.

Question 3

Wicked Wellness Weekend

Accepted Answer

Workshop Facilitator, Bedford, MA
November, 2018

Lead in class activities and discussions about mainstream and academic definitions of health vs. wellness at Middlesex Community College; helped students debrief wellness experiences (e.g. tai chi, yoga, martial arts, and dance classes), and connect their experiences to academic research and theory; supported students in developing ideas for ethnographic research projects.

Question 4

Getting Down With The Gig Economy: Is the gig economy empowering or disempowering for workers?

Accepted Answer

Presenter, Bedford MA
November, 2018

Researched and created a presentation for students and staff at Middlesex Community College about the growing “gig economy” in U.S. society from a sociological perspective.

Question 5

Writing Across Curriculums: Shifts in Writing Conventions

Accepted Answer

Panelist, Bedford MA
May, 2018

Served on a panel alongside faculty and staff at Middlesex Community College from a broad range of disciplines; topics discussed included: bridging academic with professional writing, writing as a career path, the connection between social science research and writing, creative writing and professional writing.

Question 6

How Colonial Relations Between the U.S. and Puerto Rico Affected the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria

Accepted Answer

Discussion Leader, Bedford MA
November, 2017

Hosted a local journalist to speak about an article she published on NPR about her experience witnessing Hurricane Maria as a native of Puerto Rico; Collaborated with an English Professor at Middlesex Community College and lead a classroom discussion on how U.S. and Puerto Rican colonial relations affected the U.S.’ treatment of Puerto Rico during and after Hurricane Maria.

Question 7

862 Boston

Accepted Answer

Panelist, 
August, 2017

Served on a panel with a group of Boston-based writers and journalists; publicly answered questions that addressed the challenges and opportunities surrounding working as a professional writer and media maker.

Question 8

826 Boston

Accepted Answer

March, 2017

Created and facilitated an arts journalism workshop for high school students at a Boston Public School centered on Cuban music and culture.

Question 9

Dance Floor Diversity: Finding Common Ground on Boston’s Segregated Nightlife Scene

Accepted Answer

Mixed Media Arts and Journalistic Project, Boston College
October, 2015

Presented at Boston College Diversity Challenge: Race, Culture & Social justice (Annual Conference)

Question 10

A Critical Race Feminist Perspective on ADHD

Accepted Answer

Boston College
October, 2013

Presented at Boston College Diversity Challenge: Intersections of Race & Culture, and Health & Mental Health

Question 11

Attention as Voice

Accepted Answer

Boston College
March, 2013

Understanding Connections Between ADD and Mental Health Struggles Boston College Presented at Boston College English Graduate Conference: Health, Mental Health & Literature March, 2013

Professional Presentations & Workshops