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.

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.

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.

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.

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

I am a first-year postdoctoral researcher at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where my work explores the intersection of public health, violence, and community-engaged research. My research aims to better understand the health implications of structural violence to improve health inequities for Black women and children. 

Research Assistant, PHD Student

I am a PhD student at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. My research interests include adolescent health, mental health, and HIV, focusing on improving mental health care and HIV prevention among hard-to-reach adolescents and young people. As a member of the THREADS Research Lab, I hope to contribute meaningfully to the scientific community and advocate for equitable health.

Graduate Research Assistant

I am a Master of Public Health candidate at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, graduating in May 2026. My research interest spans from women and reproductive health to child and adolescent health, with a particular attention to reducing health disparities and addressing the social determinants that shape the well-being of these populations. Through my work with the THREADS Research Lab, I aim to contribute to sustainable evidence-based interventions that advance equity and improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Lead Facilitator

I am a student in the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Johns Hopkins University, expected to graduate in May 2027. My research interests focus on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and promoting positive health outcomes for people of color, particularly African American and Caribbean communities. I was born and raised in Jamaica, which has profoundly shaped my passion for advancing health equity and promoting resilience among underserved populations.

Graduate Research Assistant

I am a MSPH candidate at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. I proudly identify as a Ghanaian American from Ohio. ​My research interests center around maternal and adolescent health, health education and communication, and reducing health disparities. Through my work with THREADS, I have and will continue to home in on my passion for community-based research and interventions that drive measurable improvements in population health and advance equitable, culturally informed solutions for underserved communities.

Administrative Assistant

I am an MSN–Entry into Nursing student at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, graduating in August 2026. As the Administrative Assistant for the THREADS Research Lab, I support operations, communications, and project coordination. My interests include mental health and social determinants of health, with a focus on improving access to psychiatric care and community-based resources to promote holistic well-being. I’m passionate about advancing health equity through research, collaboration, and community engagement

MPH Capstone Student

I am a dual MPH/MBA candidate at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Carey Business School, expected to graduate in May 2026. My research interests center on health equity, syndemics, and the social and structural drivers of health among Black women, particularly in relation to sexual and reproductive health and sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS. As an MPH Capstone Student with the THREADS Research Lab, my work focuses on completing a literature review and contributing to a manuscript on Black sexual minority adolescents and syndemics. Fun fact: I am deeply faith-driven and enjoy journaling and hiking as ways to stay grounded and energized.

Policy Honors Student

I am a MSN (Entry into Nursing) student at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, expected to graduate in May 2027. As a Policy Honors student with the THREADS Research Lab, I’m currently supporting a review of Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team (DVFRT) processes to better understand risk factors and identify opportunities to strengthen prevention efforts. I’m especially interested in work that supports vulnerable populations and improves safety and access to care. As I prepare for a career in nursing, this work matters to me because understanding the broader context behind people’s experiences is essential to effective advocacy.

Policy Honors Student

I am a MSN (Entry into Nursing) student at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, graduating in May 2027. My interests include intimate partner violence (IPV), harm reduction, and the social determinants of health. I will be supporting the analysis of Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team (DVFRT) findings in Maryland to identify patterns and system-level opportunities for prevention. This work matters to me because, as a future nurse, I want to advocate for policy changes that improve patients’ lives beyond the bedside.