I'm a graduate of Wayne State with a Ph.D. in Philosophy. My dissertation focuses on the often-overlooked issue of salon segregation in the United States. In it, I explore how hair salons remain unofficially segregated by race, a reflection of deeper systemic inequalities with both historical and contemporary roots. Black hair is not just a physical attribute but a significant part of cultural identity and personal expression. My research challenges the idea that salon segregation is simply a natural outcome of preferences; instead, I argue it's a result of entrenched social processes, structural racism, and discriminatory policies that cause real harm to Black individuals. By including testimonials from Black individuals, I highlight the importance of validating their experiences to combat the injustices that often silence marginalized voices.

I currently teach Ethics and introductory Logic courses at Wayne State University, Oakland Community College, and Oakland University.

Beyond philosophy, I've been a hairstylist for over 25 years. After working in the same salon for 22 years, I decided to branch out on my own in 2021. I now rent a chair in a friend's salon in Ferndale, where I get to work with some of my favorite humans.

On a personal note, I live with my partner, who also graduated from Wayne's Philosophy Department and is now a full-time professor at Wayne. We play lots of games—both board and video—but with our busy schedules, we only have time for one or two hobbies these days. We've recently started playing D&D again, which has been a blast. I once finished a 268-hour (!!) playthrough of Assassin's Creed Odyssey as Cassandra, because I have no self-control when it comes to video games. I've also gotten into ceramics lately and am very slowly pursuing a BFA in ceramics. 

When I'm not working, you can usually find me on a road (or plane) trip to see my favorite band, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. I've been following them all over the place for the last 20+ years. Aside from that, though, I'm pretty much a homebody and an introvert most of the time.