Professional Profile

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 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