Research Interests

Health disparities
Population health
Minoritization
Intersectionality
Sexual and gender minority health

Research Projects

Minoritized Identity and Health in the United States

Three empirical chapters from my dissertation focus on the relationship between minoritized identity, health behaviors, and various physical and mental health indicators.

Perceived Stress among Intersectionally Minoritized Groups

This study examined differences in perceived stress across the minoritized intersections of race/ethnicity and sexual orientation, relative to non-Hispanic White heterosexual adults.

Gender Expression, Sexual Orientation, and Socioeconomic Status among Adults in the United States

This project examines the relationship between sexual orientation, gender expression, and socioeconomic outcomes.

A Health Profile of Sexual Minorities in the United States

This research brief compares sexual minorities across 3 nationally representative samples.