Assistant Professor in Communication, Media and Arts and Hip-Hop Studies - Seton Hall University
(2025-09)
Affiliated Faculty in Clive Davis Institute of Music - New York University, Tisch School of Arts
(2022-03)
Assistant Professor in Communication Studies - Borough of Manhattan Community College, Speech Theatre, Communication Dept
(2020-09)
Lecturer in Communication Studies - Borough of Manhattan Community College, Speech Theatre, Communication Dept
(2018-09 - 2020-05)
Affiliated Faculty Member in Business of Creative Enterprises - Emerson College Business of Creative Enterprises Dept
(2020-09 - 2023-05)
Adjunct Instructor in Speech - Miami-Dade College-Wolfson Campus, English, Speech and Theatre Department
(2018-03 - 2018-08)
Visiting Instructor in Communication Arts - Florida International University, Department of Communication
(2015-09 - 2018-05)
Director of Debate - Florida International University, Department of Communication
(2017-09 - 2018-05)
Adjunct Instructor in Communication Arts - Florida International University, Communication Arts Department
(2015-03 - 2015-08)
Visiting Instructor of Speech/Dept. Faculty Advisor - Wiley College, Mass Communication Department
(2012-09 - 2014-05)
Visiting Instructor in Communication - Saginaw Valley State University, Department of Communication
(2011-09 - 2012-08)
Adjunct Lecturer In Speech & Theatre - University of Tampa, Speech, Theatre and Dance Department
(2011-03 - 2011-05)
Curriculum and Events Consultant - NYU Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music
(2024-09 - 2025-05)
- Collaborated with the department on Senior Presentation judges (Sam Hardelman of Dark PR, Alvin Akitmeneh of Warner Music Group, Oliva Shaloub of Amethyst Collab.
- "Future of Music" online seminar; featuring Kia Turner, Andre Gee, and Mankparr Cotteh of Rolling Stone Magazine and Kari Faux, recording artist, producer, owner of Lowkey Superstar May 5th, 2025 Artists and Audiences course.
- "Post Modern DIY and Indie artists" guest lecture featuring Rashad "Baby shad" Johnson A&R Executive/Sony. April 8th 2025.
- "Sly and Musical Genius' talk with Oscar award winning producer Joseph Patel and DJ lynesse Denise. Guest Lecture. February 25th, 2025
- "Crowd theory and Parasocial Relationships in Stan Culture" guest lecture and activity from Daria Cottingham writer & music marketing expert. September 15, 2025.
Committee Member - BMCC Communication Assessment Committee
(2025-03)
- Collaborated on rubric and survey for COM 100, COM 245, and COM 150 courses assessment
- Analyzed and evaluated survey data, curriculum and evaluations for assessment.
Member/Participant - RAPS (Race and Public Space)
(2022-03)
A collection of scholars across CUNY working to solve or interrogate issues of race and public space facing area students through collaboration, sharing work, & faculty support
- Locating speakers, experts and collaborating on workgroup events.
Brightspace Liaison - Borough of Manhattan Community College
(2023-09 - 2024-09)
- Trained over 3 months on new LMS transition from Blackboard to Brightspace
- Updated dept on changes, workshops, training, and gave private tutorials on how to navigate the new LMS.
Online Communication Degree Task Force - Borough of Manhattan Community College
(2022-09 - 2024-05)
- Established SLO's, Criteria and Curriculum for departments online degree
- Created new course shells, sourced OER textbooks, and collaborated on new mission statement for major
Scholar in Residence - BRIC Arts Media
(2022-10 - 2024-02)
- Launched strategic campaign for hip-hop sub-brand in collaboration with all BRIC departments. Interfaced with all BRIC departments to incorporate hip-hop into projects.
- Consulted and collaborated with mayoral candidate Sen. Myrie on advocacy for NY Rap on trial bill and SOMOS Conference Presentation (Sponsored by New York State Assembly/Senate Puerto Rican & Hispanic Task Force and SOMOS Inc.)
- Produced and curated Bric Hip-Hop 50 events (HH50 Concert and Movie Night, Block Party, Live Podcasts, Panels.)
- Media Links: Visual Dossier of my work at BRIC: 2023 BRIC hip-Hop 50 Programming recap Interview: BRIC House Block Party in Fort Greene celebrates hip-hop culture
Race Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee - Borough of Manhattan Community College
(2020-09 - 2023-05)
- Established KPI measures for faculty and administration on DEI issues.
- Collaborated with various departments to develop strategic goals and best practices of curriculum, data collection, safe space design, & REI interventions
Affiliated Faculty Member - Emerson College Department of Business Creative Enterprises
(2020-09 - 2023-05)
- Developed curriculum emphasizing a focus on creativity of people of color and the systemic barriers that constrain cultural expression.
- Facilitated and helped launched inaugural Future of Culture Conference: The Future of the Creative Industry Conference: Creative Culture Entrepreneurs.
Co-Coordinator - Borough of Manhattan Community College Communication Department
(2020-09 - 2022-05)
- Managed yearly orientation and open house events for department recruiting and retention.
- Conducted yearly assessment of adjunct faculty and learning curriculum
- Manage Communication Club and Org Budget.
- Maintaining relationships with former alumni via invited talks
- Assisting in college recruitment at Dual degree Career and Technical Education (CTE) high schools across the five boroughs
Media Consultant - Spotify
(2020-02 - 2020-02)
Black History Month
- Advised on best practices to amplify black voices for BHM at Spotify
- Conducted research interviews on race and communication; delivered findings on best practices for african american communication
Faculty Consultant - Pen America
(2019-03 - 2020-09)
- Facilitated and created panels on workplace conflict communication for diverse identities
- Panels featured speakers from fields of law, cultural advocacy, higher education and media(ACLU, NYU, Muslim rights organizations, local non profits)
Research Consultant - Morgan Jerkins/Harper Books
(2018-03 - 2020-03)
Wandering in Strange Lands
- Conducted ethnographic field research in Louisiana
- Designed ethical and inclusive research strategy with research population for the author
- Compiled and edited live video and sound recordings for the author/publisher
Project Director of Community Dialogue Program - Florida International University
(2015-03 - 2018-08)
- Created a community dialogue program between Miami youth, local organizations and Miami Dade police and elected officials
- Established relationships with Miami Herald and NPR to promote pilot program. Program expanded to all seven districts of the county. Serviced over 600 Miami students.
- Wrote federal grants with the FIU gifts department, managed the federal grant budget and supervised a research team of students. Findings led to the creation of the North Miami Community Review Board.
- Media Link: Building a bridge | Miami Herald
Board Member and Debate Consultant - Urban Debate League
(2016-09 - 2018-05)
- Curated fundraising events and community recruiting events in collaboration with Citi Foundation to sponsor metropolitan workshops.
- Implement, organize and update debate curriculum for UDL chapters and collaboration with International Debate teams in Rwanda
Committee Member/Researcher - Together for Children: Reducing Miami Youth Violence
(2016-03 - 2018-06)
Higher education Task Force
- Contributed to higher education committee on research design, grant writing, best practices and community dialogues
- Assisted research, grant writing, talking points and program design for TTC town hall discussions
Facilitator/Consultant - Florida International University
(2016-03 - 2018-05)
Faculty Retreat workshop on campus microaggressions
- Presented relevant research on microaggressions and racial insensitivity on college campuses
- Advised campus administration on best practices for reducing microaggressions on campus
Campus Dialogue Facilitator - Florida International University Black Student Union & Dream Defenders
(2017-09 - 2018-05)
- Designed and initiated campus dialogues on special topics: police presence, free speech, and race relations
- Assisted in locating and acquiring expert speakers for different dialogue events
- Conducted dialogues with both south and Biscayne Bay campus
