I am a researcher, writer, activist, health advocate, and an enthusiast of all things community. Though my professional aspirations were originally geared towards scientific research, I developed a strong passion for the effects of society and culture on the quality of human life, especially regarding physical and mental health. Areas of Interest: - Social and community services - Urban health - Women's health and education - Health and welfare infrastructures, domestic and international Specialties: Writing - research, grant, and creative Research: Qualitative/quantitative Public Health and Social research and design, with experience in laboratory research