Cert, Dental Assisting, Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (2022)
MS, Career & Technical Education, SUNY Buffalo State College (2020)
BS, Dental Hygiene an Educational and Instructional Technology, The State University of New York at Canton, With Honors (2016)
AAS, Dental Hygiene (2000)
Employment:
Clinical Instructor, Periodontics & Endodontics, State University of New York at Buffalo (2021-present)
Clinical Hygiene Instructor, Periodontics & Endodontics, State University of New York at Buffalo (2014–2021)
Fellow, Career & Technical Education, SUNY Buffalo State College, Buffalo State College (2019–2020)
Coordinator for Oral Health America Tooth Wisdom Project, State University of New York at Buffalo (2018–2019)
IDD Registered Dental Hygienist, University Pediatric Dentistry (2010–2018)
Adjunct Faculty, SUNY Erie Community College (2016–2017)
Research Collaborator, The University at Buffalo Department of Occupational Therapy, University Pediatric Dentistry (2016–2017)
Intern, SUNY Erie Community College (2015–2016)
Certified Medical Assistant, Ashwin N. Ravel, M.D. (1997–1998)
Awards and Honors:
President’s Certificate of Recognition for Community Engagement (2020)
The Women Touching the World Award (2020)
State of New York Graduate Diversity Fellowship Award (2019)
The Uncrowned Queen Institute for Research and Education of Women Inc. Award (2019)
Black Achiever in the Industry Award (2017)
Suny Canton Part-Time Honors, Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Technology (2016)
Suny Canton President's List Honors, Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Technology (2014)
Presentations:
"Tooth Wisdom Project, Get Smart About Your Mouth" Dental Workshops, Oral Health America & University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Seniors (2018)
Service Activities:
School of Dental Medicine Curriculum Committee; Member (2021)
Volunteer Coordinator and Liaison for the collaboration of UB Dental School Medicine and Kingdom Care Ministries; Dental outreach in Liberia providing free dental training and dental care for the underserved women and children in Liberia.; Coordinator (2020–present)
UB Mobile Dental Unit; Gave free x-rays and dental cleanings to underserved adults and children in Buffalo, NY.; Volunteer (2019)
Annual Senior Event at Canisius College Koessler Athletic Center; Provided free dental screenings to seniors.; Volunteer (2019)
Delta Sigma Theta at Nativity Miguel Buffalo School Outreach; Taught young girls about a career in dentistry.; Volunteer (2019)
Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program; Provided free dental screenings to the underserved children in Lockport, N.Y.; Volunteer (2019–present)
Buffalo Niagara Dental Meeting; Volunteer (2017)
The 42nd & 43rd Juneteenth Festival Outreach Event; Gave away free dental supplies, dental education and helped the community members to find a dental home.; Coordinator (2017–2018)
Gives Kids a Smile; UB dental school‘s annual event providing free dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental education to the children in the community.; Volunteer (2015–2019)
Dental Hygienist & Coordinator for Standardization of Data Collection for Oral Health Screenings; Volunteer (2010)