Research is the first step to understanding people and places.
Co-Designing the Classroom
This co-design research project involves working with a group of middle schoolers to study students' feelings of belonging in their physical school space in hopes of increasing engagement and attendance in New York City public schools. Sponsored by two Faculty Research Fellowships through the Center K-12 at Pratt Institute, The Architectural League of New York and the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).
Public Toilet Access + Design Research
Public Toilet access and availability is an essential human right. This research began with as an elective course at Pratt Institute in Summer 2024, with a blog series sharing findings of public toilet case studies abroad. We are working on continuing the research and engagement to develop design guidelines and suggestions for public toilet design - free to use, open 24/7, and designed for all users.
Student Educational Experience Research
with the Gensler Research Institute
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How can we design inclusive education spaces that encourage belonging for all students?
White Paper, Published 2024
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Listening vs. Prescribing: Understanding How Students Perceive Education Spaces Today
Blog, Published 2023
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Education and the BIPOC Experience
White Paper, Published 2021 -
Reimagining Education Spaces: The Student Perspective
Blog, Published 2021
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Why Understanding the BIPOC Student Experience Is Critical to the Future of Education
Blog, Published 2021
Speaking Engagements
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INTtalk at Pratt Institute
10.2024
Public Toilets in NYC highlights the research, findings, and design work of the students Public Toilets, a course taught in Summer 2024.
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AMPS Conference
06.2024
Exploration through Drawing discusses hybrid techniques in teaching, learning and drawing from a drawing and representation course.
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A4LE Conference
04.2023
Learning from the BIPOC Experience in Designing Educational Spaces and the development of the framework for engagement.
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Center for Architecture
03.2023
AIANY Women in Architecture Committee Meeting & Education Design Presentation on safety and belonging in educational spaces.