I currently serve as one of the Department’s Directors for Undergraduate Studies, more specifically, the undergraduate students pursuing a degree in agricultural education. My primary responsibilities involve research, teaching, and outreach among diverse populations within the agriculture field.

Born and raised in Kentucky, I have a passion for the Big Blue Nation and working to assist a variety of populations in the Commonwealth to elevate and become expose to populations that are different from their own. My research focus of cultural inclusion and multiculturalism works nicely within agricultural education and agricultural education serves as a wonderful tool to assist underserved populations.

Whether it be a classroom, a boardroom, the tailgate of a pick-up, or a village in Africa, the opportunity to assist underserved populations through agricultural education exists. Because of this, undergraduate and graduate students are finding a plethora of career opportunities and collegial research opportunities are always welcome.

Contact me for assistance with:

• Safe Space/Place
• Agricultural Education & Advocacy Undergraduate Degree Program
• Graduate Advising
• Research with…
  • Underserved Populations
  • Multiculturalism
  • Identity
  • Implicitness
  • Multicultural Education
  • Training or Workshop Opportunities

Recent Work

Protective Factors Among Postsecondary Students Enrolled in a First-Generation Program

University Involvement

• UK, Member, Search Committee, Associate Provost for Student and Academic Life, 2017
• UK, Member, First-Year Peer Mentor Program, College of Agriculture, Food & Environment, 2016-2017
• UK, Appointed, Diversity Advisory Committee, College of Agriculture, Food, & Environment, 2013 - 2024
• UK, Member, University Supervisory Committee, College of Education, 2012 - Present
• UK, Member, Undergraduate Council Committee, College of Agriculture, Food & Environment, 2012 - Present
• UK, Coordinator, College of Agriculture, Food & Environment 4-H/FFA Field Day, 2012 – Present
• UK, Member, Upperclassmen Scholarship Committee, College of Agriculture, Food & Environment, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017
• UK, Appointed, Lecturer Hiring Committee, Community and Leadership Development, 2017
• UK, Appointed, Computer Support Specialist Hiring Committee, Community and Leadership Development, 2017
• UK, Member, Internal Steering Committee, Technical Systems Management Degree, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department, 2014 - Present
• UK, Member, Department Program Committee, Community and Leadership Development Department, 2012 - Present
• UK, Member, Executive Committee, Community and Leadership Development Department, 2013 - Present

Areas of Interest

Underserved Populations, Competency, Global Mindset, Resiliency, Implicitness