My current research investigates how musical communities of practice interact with student sense of belonging and persistence within the California community college context.

In 2023, I will be completing my PhD in Education with interdisciplinary emphases in Cognitive Science and Quantitative Methods in Social Science. My scholarship bridges theory between Education, Psychology, Music, and Linguistics.

I am also completing a Certificate in College and University Teaching. My teaching philosophy incorporates a student-centered and data-driven approach to inquiry-based experiential learning activities. I practice an inclusive, culturally aware, and collaborative mentorship model.