community rooted research

the research I conduct reflects my passion and commitment to develop sustainable research for communities of color.

The Social Praxis of Participatory Guided Tours

This research study considers the interaction of public and public art. the development of a resource was designed collaboratively to exist for vistors of the library to engage in. Made possible by the Alianza de Los Amigos Martin Ortiz Fellowship.

hEALING sTOP

Immigration customs enforcement targeted people waiting to go to work or home at a bus stop. this project reclaimed a public bus stop to be a healing stop, in which community members were invited to engage in this space about their experiences and feelings about the attack on our community.

youth civic development reimagined

civic engagement and education for marginalized youth living in Los Angeles is developed through the means of grassroots coalitions. This research method utilizes methods such as autoethnography, and participatory action research.

Access to the future

This research curriculum is designed to support the career development of young people to build on the strengths they carry.