With multiple coauthors, I examine the effects of LGBT-related policies on health and health disparities in the US.

lgbt hEALTH AND rIGHTS IN aFRICAN cONTEXTS

I have several long-term projects related to LGBT health, rights, policy, and organizing in Malawi, 

Mozambique, Nigeria, and Senegal.

LGBT Population Health and policy

I provide expert testimony for the court in asylum cases involving sexual and gender minority African nationals.

vANDERBILT uNIVERSITY sOCIAL nETWORKS, aGING, and Policy Study (vu-snaps)

Expert Testimony

sociologist. EDUCATOR.thought leader.

This NIH-funded study examines health and aging among 50 to 76 year old LGBT adults living in  the US South.

CORONAVIRUS RESEARCH

sociologist. educator. thought leader. 

PROJECTS

VUSNAPS

I am studying how LGBTQ populations, including older adults, students, and 18+ adults, are changing their social and sexual behaviors in response to Covid-19. 

working FOR THE

MEANINGFUL INCLUSION OF

LGBTQ people, families, and communities in

RESEARCH AND POLICY. 

RESEARCH BRIEF: The Impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQ Americans

RESEARCH BRIEF: Sex, relationships, and COVID-19: Sexual Behavior changes among gay and bisexual men in the US

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RESEARCH BRIEF: OLDER LGBTQ TENNESSEANS AND COVID-19

​​​PRESS: Fifty Percent of LGBTQ Nashvillans Live in COVID-19 ‘Hotspot’, Out & About Nashville


WEBINAR: LGBTQ Health in the Age of COVID 19 VIDEO via @MNNGov


PRESS: Mayor Cooper's Office, LGBTQ Caucus of Nashville Metro Council to host webinar Friday. WZTV


​PRESS: Data Suggests That COVID-19 Is Especially Affecting LGBTQ Nashvillians. Nashville Scene 


PRESS: Faculty Research Uncovers Community Insights to Help Fight COVID-19. VU News