My service to the discipline reflects a commitment to justice, equity, and the development of inclusive academic communities—values that are deeply aligned with Xavier’s mission to promote a more just and humane society.
I have consistently worked to expand access to research and professional opportunities for underrepresented scholars, particularly those from HBCUs. As an HBCU recruiter for the Democratic Erosion Consortium and a consulting faculty member for Race and the American Story, I help create pipelines for students of color to engage meaningfully in political theory, civic education, and public affairs.
My work as a journal reviewer, conference organizer, and editorial contributor is likewise rooted in a vision of scholarly collaboration that values mentorship, cross-institutional dialogue, and the amplification of diverse perspectives.
Through these roles, I strive to ensure that research, teaching, and intellectual exchange remain accessible, socially relevant, and attuned to the needs of communities historically excluded from academic spaces.
December 2025: Scholarly Peer Reviewer, Universal Write Publications
September 2025: American Political Science Association Civic Engagement Panel on Constitution Day events
Spring 2025 – Present: Association for Political Theory Anti-Harassment Panel Member
Fall 2024 – Present: HBCU Recruiter, Democratic Erosion Consortium
December 2022 – Present: Reviewer, Texas Southern University’s Ralph Bunche Journal of Public Affairs
March 2022: Program Committee Member, Association for Political Theory Annual Conference
February 2021 – February 2024: Consulting Faculty, University of Missouri’s Race and the American Story
November 2020 – July 2022: Political Science Content Chapter Reviewer/Editor, Six Red Marbles Publishing
In 2025, I was invited by Universal Write Publications to provide a formal post-publication scholarly peer review of Visibly Invisible: The Black Women of the Congressional Black Caucus by Dr. Sherice Janaye Nelson. The press sought expert evaluation to strengthen the book’s archival peer-review record and to support its integration into academic, pedagogical, and institutional contexts. I prepared a comprehensive 1–2 page review assessing the book’s theoretical contributions, methodological rigor, historical analysis, and relevance for research and teaching in political science, African American studies, and gender studies. My report offered both substantive evaluation and constructive recommendations for future scholarly engagement, contributing to the press’s mission of documenting and upholding rigorous, community-centered scholarship.
I was invited to participate in a recorded panel hosted by the American Political Science Association's (APSA) Civic Engagement Section in celebration of Constitution Day. This panel will highlight innovative approaches to civic education, and I was specifically asked to speak about my 2024 Constitutional Convention program as a creative model for engaging students in constitutional learning.
The session was pre-recorded via Zoom and distributed through the APSA Civic website and YouTube channel. My contribution focused on experiential learning, student engagement, and the pedagogical design of the convention activity. This opportunity allowed me to connect with faculty across institutions who are similarly committed to service learning and civic pedagogy.
As a member of the APT Anti-Harassment Panel, I played a central role in developing and implementing APT’s Anti-Harassment Policy, a comprehensive framework aimed at fostering a safe, inclusive, and intellectually rigorous environment for all members and participants.
Drawing on best practices in academic governance and harassment prevention, I collaborated with colleagues to draft policy language, define key terms and procedures, and establish mechanisms for addressing grievances—including a confidential reporting process, mediation protocols, and investigative procedures.
In my role on the Panel, I have been responsible for evaluating submitted complaints, facilitating resolutions through mediation, and overseeing investigations into policy violations when necessary. I also work closely with the APT Governance Committee and Ombuds to ensure accountability and transparency while upholding the values of equity, respect, and academic freedom that define the organization’s mission.
As part of my ongoing commitment to civic engagement and student development, I help facilitate Xavier University student participation in fellowships with the Democratic Erosion Consortium (DEC).
The DEC is a nonpartisan, international collaboration focused on addressing democratic backsliding through research, teaching, data collection, and evidence-based policy work. It also enables me to collaborate with students and faculty across a range of institutions, including Brown University, Texas A&M, Tulane University, Dartmouth, Morehouse College, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston, and others.
Through this partnership, Xavier students gain hands-on experience engaging with global challenges to democracy, contributing to research and policy initiatives, and participating in a vibrant network of scholars and practitioners committed to strengthening democratic institutions worldwide.
I contribute to the scholarly community as a reviewer for the Ralph Bunche Journal of Public Affairs, an online, peer-reviewed journal of political science, public administration, and public policy housed at Texas Southern University. My work supports the journal’s mission to elevate public affairs scholarship, particularly research that reflects the experiences and insights of historically marginalized communities.
I served on the program committee for the 2022 Association for Political Theory (APT) Annual Conference, where I assisted in the review and selection of proposals. This role supported the intellectual rigor of the conference and helped ensure the inclusion of diverse voices and critical perspectives in the field of political theory.
As consulting faculty for the Race and the American Story project, I help shape programming that fosters interdisciplinary conversations on race, memory, and national identity.
I especially helped to shape curricular development and introduce elements of the course into my own classes.
The organizers of Race and the American Story published a book on how the course was developed. I was invited to be part of a critical, peer-reviewed symposium based on this publication.
In this role, I served as a content reviewer and editor for political science textbook chapters published by Six Red Marbles. I worked to ensure the accuracy, clarity, and pedagogical quality of educational materials, with particular attention to inclusive representation and accessibility for diverse student audiences.
I especially edited chapters on civil rights, politics, political behavior, and political ideology.