About Me

I am a public health researcher and teacher, who is passionate about methodological issues which can improve the quality of research, education, and health behavior  & healthcare interventions. My past research has focused on behavioral aspects of the infant and child feeding, breastfeeding, maternal smoking, and portion sizes. I am currently pursuing independent research in the area of family feeding behaviors and food environments. I also consult on active research projects and government contracts focusing on health disparities related to obesity prevention and treatment and to healthcare system integrity. 

Prior to joining the faculty at Arcadia University, I served as the Senior Researcher of the African American Collaborative Obesity Research Network at the University of Pennsylvania, expanding my work on the environmental influences of childhood obesity beyond the caregiver-child dyad with research into food access issues, food prices, and marketing.