DIRECTOR AND PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

I am passionate about connecting the dots between all forms of trauma and violence that impact the sexual, reproductive, and mental health of women and their families.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT & YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR, DRPH STUDENT
As a researcher, I believe I must make space for Black women to tell their stories of IPV in their own words. We need to swap social stigma for social support.

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW
I am a Post-doctoral Fellow and qualitative researcher with interests surrounding improving the healthcare services being provided to Black women and advancing HIV prevention efforts within the LGBTQ+ patient community.

SOCIAL DESIGNER
I am a human-centered designer and lifelong resident of Baltimore. I am passionate about investing in Black women, girls, and gender-expansive youth.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, PHD STUDENT
I am a first year PhD student interested in improving Sexual and Reproductive health outcomes among Black youth, and I am excited to continue to expand my knowledge on the topic as part of the Threads Research Lab.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT & ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
I am a Masters-prepared RN with a passion for translating evidence-based practice into programs designed to build sexual and reproductive health literacy in the Black community. I joined the team to help design and coordinate, and implement strategies to improve health outcomes within the Baltimore community and beyond.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, MS NURSING
I am a Master of Science in Nursing student at JHU SON with a background in Psychology and Human Geography. My passion is working with underserved women to bridge gaps within the healthcare system and empowering women in the community through education, connection, and compassion.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, MSPH STUDENT
I am a first-year Master of Science in Public Health student at JHSPH studying Social and Behavioral Interventions. I am interested in promoting health equity for marginalized populations, especially youth, and improving health outcomes and well-being for people experiencing violence and trauma.

REDCAP SURVEY SPECIALIST, PHD CANDIDATE

I am a PhD candidate in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. My research focuses on using social network methods and analysis to measure personal and professional healthcare networks. My goal is to improve the relationships of individuals with their family, friends, and healthcare providers to ultimately support them and their health.

CONTENT CREATOR, JHU GRADUATE STUDENT

I am a Vietnamese dedicated to bringing science closer to the public through communication, with a strong interest in mental health and health disparities among marginalized populations. I joined TRL to craft content that shares our lab's scientific work to the community.

POLICY HONORS STUDENT, MS NURSING

I'm an MSN student on the path to becoming a nurse practitioner, driven by my experiences growing up in the rural area of Clewiston, FL, where I witnessed the profound impact of limited healthcare access, particularly affecting minority groups. Fueled by a commitment to advocacy, I've joined TRL to amplify social awareness, specifically focusing on the often overlooked challenges faced by black women, while also delving into the effects of trauma on our development.

POLICY HONORS STUDENT, MS NURSING

I am a MSN student interested in the critical care and operation room setting. I am particularly interested in the formulation and implementation of well-crafted policies to bring about positive outcomes for minority women and the geriatric population.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, MSPH STUDENT

I am a first-year Master's of Science in Public Health student at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health focusing on Maternal, Perinatal and Fetal Health. I am committed to addressing the unique challenges faced by Black women, particularly at the intersection of their identities with issues of intimate partner violence and maternal health. With a deep-rooted passion for advocating and supporting Black women, I strive to contribute to meaningful insights and solutions to mitigate the hardships they encounter.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, MSPH STUDENT

I am a first year MSPH student studying reproductive and sexual health in the Population, Family, and Reproductive Health department. I am interested in improving the reproductive health outcomes for survivors of violence and among marginalized populations.

I am an MSPH student in Social and Behavioral Intervention. My research focuses on developing interventions to improve community health for underserved and marginalized populations, especially women with HIV who have experienced IPV. I am committed to understanding their lives and providing better health outcomes. goes here

Amanda is an MSPH student in Health Education and Health Communication at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with a focus on maternal, child, and adolescent health. She joined the team to amplify diverse patient voices in healthcare to improve patient-physician interactions.

As an MSN student with a strong foundation in Psychology and Public Health Science, my upbringing in Baltimore’s inner city has sparked a deep passion for giving back, which led me to pursue a career in nursing. Through my research, I aim to analyze and address the health disparities my community faces that are driven by various social determinants of health. I firmly believe in moving forward while always giving back to the community that shaped me. 

I am a Master's student in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at JHU, passionate about research that promotes intercultural competency and seeks to reduce barriers between healthcare and underserved communities. I am particularly interested in exploring how advocacy can support research to improve healthcare services for young Black women, with a focus on reproductive health and HIV prevention. 

I am a Master of Science in Nursing student, with a background in public health science, passionate about the implementation of EBP and advocating for underserved women. I am particularly interested in research focused on HIV and domestic violence prevention, to promote equitable healthcare access and outcomes.