Research

My Work

I am a PhD student in the Applied Social and Cultural Psychology program at Florida International University with a minor in Middle East and Muslim World Studies. I received my B.F.A. in Fine Arts (Sculpture & Integrated Practice) from Pratt Institute in 2020.  

A proud member of Dr. Asia Eaton’s Power, Women & Relationships (PWR) Psychology Lab, I have been exposed to the powerful transformational capabilities of psychological research. My work broadly examines how power and oppression intersect with aspects of identity, though my particular area of expertise embodies the use and misuse of culturally specific products, ideas, and systems as they relate to Middle Eastern and North African populations. I am presently investigating cultural appropriation motivation and the differences in perceived vs. experienced harm, as well as the dangers of whitewashed travel influencing across social networking sites. My fine arts background has been instrumental in shaping my creative approach, practice, and dissemination of science.  

I am a passionate advocate for inclusive, equitable, and community-based research. My main goal is to directly address systemic oppression in partnership with people from diverse demographic backgrounds who can provide their insights and expertise for the topics I investigate, and I aim for my research contributions to directly benefit individuals from historically under-represented backgrounds. 

Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or opportunities. I look forward to connecting!