Research Overview
I am constantly motivated to deepen my understanding of the environments and communities around me, showcase their stories, and unravel the complexities of the challenges they face. The following section showcases three case studies that provide insight into my comprehensive research process.
Background
In Florida (a battleground state), there is a growing trend of voters using mail-in ballots. For instance, in the 2008 general election, more than 1.8 million Florida voters, or 22.2%, cast VBM ballots before the polls opened. However, mail-in ballots are being flagged for two reasons: late arrivals and signature mismatches. This research explored whether inconsistent design and language play an important role in the rejection rate.
Background
Haitian Vodou is a religion founded on a spiritual world centered around a pantheon of devotees that combine these elements. This research looked at the foundations of Haitian Vodou’s economy in relation to Haiti's social changes.
Background
The George A. Smathers Libraries, which owns approximately 500,000 volumes, over 50,000 microforms, thousands of current and historical serial titles, and a large number of digital resources, chose to highlight the story of Haitian migration to the US using their Latin American Collection to educate diverse audiences (students, faculty, community members, and K-12 teachers). This project tells the history of Haitian migration to the United States based on key and unforgotten events.