To my village—thank you.
To my past self—look what we did.
To the future—I’m coming for you with joy, purpose, and receipts.
#FirstGenPhD #AppliedEconomics #BlackAndEcon #Commencement2025

This accomplishment means the world to me.
A Black woman. A first-gen Ph.D. In the field of economics.
I did that! ✊🏾
It wasn’t easy—but it’s mine. And I’m proud to carry all of who I am into this next chapter.
More joy, more purpose, more truth-telling. Let’s go! 👩🏾‍🎓💜
#BlackWomanEcon #EconForJustice

My research asks big questions about identity (race, gender), systems, equity, and justice—and how we build something better.
I care about making economics useful for the people left out of the conversation.
If that sounds like your kind of space, be on the lookout for my contributions. 💜📊

I’m the first Ph.D. in my family.
A Black woman in a field that still doesn’t reflect the world we live in.
Getting here took a lot—community, resilience, and refusing to shrink.
This moment is mine, and I’m stepping into what’s next with purpose. #BlackAndEcon