About Me
I'm Elizabeth, a mental health researcher and doula-in-training dedicated to advancing health equity for queer and trans people of color. My work is driven by a commitment to providing identity-affirming, anti-oppressive care and fostering meaningful change through community-centered research.
Social & Community Involvements
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Since 2022, I have coached K-8 girls basketball at New Hartford Central Schools, focusing on skill-building, teamwork, and having fun!
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In 2024, I provided ongoing consultation on diversity and equity initiatives, as well as strategic political communications, to the Sarah Klee Hood for NY U.S. Congressional campaign.
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In 2023, I supported strategic planning and community outreach efforts for Caroline Reale’s re-election campaign in Oneida County, New York.
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From 2019-2020, I volunteered as a NICU "baby cuddler," offering comfort and gentle care to newborns.
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From 2018-2020, I volunteered in a children's playroom, creating a fun and supportive environment for children to play while receiving medical care.
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In 2017, I founded and chaired the Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the Beta Nu Chapter of the Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, leading initiatives to create a more inclusive and equitable environment.
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In 2017, I chaired the Service Committee Chair for the Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, coordinating a suicide prevention walk at Cornell University that raised over $500 for the American Federation for Suicide Prevention.
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From 2016-2017, I volunteered at the Cornell University LGBT Resource Center, supporting initiatives that fostered a welcoming and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ students and community members.
I spend my weekends…
cooking, baking, making coffee and cocktails, reading, listening to NPR’s LifeKit and audiobooks on Libby, hiking, taking photos, playing Bananagrams, jogging, working my way through the last 20 Best Picture winners, learning American Sign Language, visiting family, and getting excited about decorating my house for the next holiday!
My book of the year:
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Sam and Sadie—two college friends, often in love, but never lovers—become creative partners in a dazzling and intricately imagined world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity, and, ultimately, a kind of immortality. It is a love story, but not one you have read before.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography is one of my favorite ways to connect with the world around me. I’m still learning, but I have some practice capturing pictures of my family, friends, and community members.
