My academic background bridges several disciplines: I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics and Rural Development from Université d’État d’Haïti, an M.Sc. in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences from the University of Florida, and a Ph.D. in Geography and Geospatial Sciences from Kansas State University. 

My research broadly focuses on processes of change in agricultural landscapes and their implications for sustainability. This includes shifts in agricultural landscapes, social and cultural transformations, and environmental and ecological changes. My PhD research emphasizes how farming decisions, landscape change, and community well-being are interconnected.

Methodologically, I integrate geospatial analysis and social science approaches, using tools such as ArcGIS, R, SPSS, NVivo, and Taguette. My work combines surveys, interviews, focus groups, and spatial data analysis to investigate patterns and perceptions at multiple scales—individual, community, and regional. I collaborate with farmers, Extension professionals, policymakers, and academic researchers from several disciplines, including geography, anthropology, environmental science, computer science, agronomy, plant pathology, and ag economists.

I am also passionate about teaching, mentoring, and outreach. I actively engage with students, farmers, and rural communities through educational programs, applied research initiatives, and community events designed to foster learning and empowerment. 

If you are interested in connecting about research, teaching, or outreach collaborations, I would love to hear from you!