Service to the Profession

My scholarly and professional service reflects a deep commitment to advancing equity-focused research, mentoring emerging scholars, and contributing to the broader academic discourse in education. These commitments extend beyond my own scholarship, ensuring that I actively support the growth of the field, the integrity of academic publishing, and the cultivation of justice-centered scholarly communities.

Journal and Proposal Reviewing

I serve as a manuscript reviewer for Urban Education, where I provide feedback on empirical and theoretical work aligned with my expertise in race, disability, and systemic inequity. In addition, I support the American Educational Research Association (AERA) as a proposal reviewer for Divisions G (Social Contexts of Education) and K (Teaching and Teacher Education), as well as the Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop. These roles allow me to help shape the field by amplifying justice-centered scholarship and supporting students’ entry into academic research communities.

Grant Panel Service

In 2022 and 2024, I was invited by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to serve as a panel reviewer for the Racial Equity in STEM Education program. This competitive selection reflects recognition of my expertise in justice-centered educational research. As a reviewer, I evaluated proposals addressing structural inequities in education, contributed to deliberations with national scholars, and helped shape funding decisions for emerging racial equity initiatives.

National Fellowships

As a public scholar, I have participated in national fellowships such as the University Innovation Fellows (UIF) and the Equity in STEM Thought Leaders Program (ESTP). These fellowships are both professional honors and platforms that expand my capacity to bridge academic research with community engagement, support other scholars, and elevate the role of justice-centered research in policy and institutional reform.

Mentorship of Emerging Scholars

My service also includes informal and sustained mentorship of doctoral students, many from underrepresented backgrounds, who seek support in navigating publishing, proposal development, and professional identity formation. I view this mentorship as an extension of academic responsibility, relational, transformative, and grounded in the collective work of building equitable educational futures.

Future Directions

Looking ahead, I plan to expand my scholarly service by contributing to editorial boards, mentoring underrepresented early-career faculty, and organizing interdisciplinary panels that center race, disability, and justice in education. These efforts will not only extend the reach of my research but also directly advance Xavier University of Louisiana’s mission of promoting a more just and humane society through equity-driven scholarship and academic leadership.