I am a creative writer, psychotherapist, and behavioral scientist, a storyteller crafting compelling narratives that reframe trauma, pain, and redemption from an experiential and existential approach. I am actively exploring what it means to be human.

“We trust our minds much more than we should, but as it turns out, they are deceitful bastards lying far more often than they tell truth.” ‑Herina Ayot

Creative Work

I’ve lived two lives. The former was one riddled with despair, worry and constant frustration. The beginning of adulthood for me was …

My first thought upon meeting Tanya Wright at the 2010 Brooklyn Book Festival was “She’s beautiful.” My second thought, “I know this girl.” If you don’t …

If Eric Benét’s newest single “Sometimes I Cry” is any indication of what is to come on his forthcoming album Lost In Time, due …

It was champagne life last Thursday night at Shawn “Pecas” Costner’s 40th birthday party hosted by Hot 97’s Angie Martinez. The Vice President …

I sauntered in a black halter and purple peek toe stilettos, my summatime (sic) shoes.  I walked over to the bar, ordered …

Black history is not just for Black people. Just as the world is not painted in “50 Shades of Grey,” and America is …

Research & Policy

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A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies:

The stories that are never read

“In the end, we’ll all become stories.”

– Margaret Atwood

Presentations and Speaking Engagements

The Welsh Centre for Crime

and Social Justice

(WCCSJ) Conference

May, 13, 2025

Cardiff, Wales

 

British Society of Criminology

2025 Conference

July 1 -4, 2025

Portsmouth, UK

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