I am a recent graduate of New York University’s Psychology and Social Intervention program. My research interests lie at the intersection of Public Health, Social Psychology, and Prevention Science. I’ve worked as a birth / postpartum doula and childbirth educator for 10 years, and I am certified as a Lactation Counselor.
My work focuses on parenting behaviors, context, and health equity. My most recent research has focused on the basic social science of breastfeeding and bed sharing. I have also collaborated on the implementation and evaluation of a number of parenting programs, including those targeting book sharing, attachment quality, maternal mental health, and childbirth education. I am especially interested in innovative approaches to bringing parenting interventions to scale in the U.S. context. A list of recent academic publications and presentations, as well as upcoming presentations, can be found here.
I am a co-founder of the RoBBIE Collaborative. We are a group of researchers focused on understanding the diverse experiences of breastfeeding mothers, as well as innovations in breastfeeding equity promotion. Read more about the RoBBIE Collaborative here, and follow us on Twitter @RoBBIECollab.
I also founded, and currently moderate, the Breastfeeding Students Empowerment Network on NYU’s Washington Square campus. Read more about how to get involved here, and connect with us on Twitter and Facebook @BFedNYU.