
I am a sociologist, author, and educator with research interests that span topics of motherhood, spirituality, pedagogy, and alternative health. My writing is grounded at an intersection between lived experience and theoretical reflection.
My first book, Islam and Motherhood: Discourses of Faith and Identity, examines the spiritual and emotional labor of Muslim mothers as they navigate religious identity, caregiving, and cultural expectations. I also have a textbook under contract, Borders and Belonging: Sociological Perspectives on Race, Ethnicity, and the Making of America, which offers a more expansive and nuanced approach to the study of racial and ethnic minorities. My aim is to depart from census-based categories to offer a deeper, historically grounded account. For example, Mexican Americans are treated in a stand-alone chapter rather than grouped into a generalized “Hispanic” category, and groups such as Asian Americans, Black/African Americans, and White ethnics are given space across multiple chapters. The book is scheduled for publication in January 2026.
This textbook reflects my broader pedagogical goals: to design inclusive, student-centered learning environments that connect sociological theory with everyday life. I currently welcome opportunities for inter-campus collaboration and am especially interested in connecting classrooms across institutions. If you are interested in collaborative teaching, research, or learning more about my work, please feel free to get in touch.
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