About Me
I'm inspired by the intersections between my faith, my research, and the places in which we could serve others around us with kindness & grace
I’m a historian of rural economies and the social contexts in which local people have understood international changes around them. I also lead a wonderful team of beautiful people at our nonprofit, the Hope Library. Outside of research and the nonprofit, I speak about doing our academic work through God’s grace, on my podcast, Scholarship by Grace, and my storytelling & faith project, “Cedars.”
Proverbs 31: 8-9
inspired heart & Mind
As a historian, my research is inspired by people, their life stories, and hope for their continued wellbeing, in Africa and in the rest of our beautiful world.
Events
Cedars of Grace: Storytelling, Scholarship, & Faith, from August 2025
Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
Writing
Travelling
Learning
I am currently away on Travel Scholar Year. During the time, I'll be travelling, doing more research, and completing some of my writings and dissertation.
Summer 2025
The Hope Library Project: Creating Oases of Knowledge & Hope
We are about to launch our Hope Library Corner in Delta State, Nigeria.
Fall 2025
Conference Paper Presentation
in Fall 2025
Join me at the African Studies Association annual conference this Fall for my paper presentation, and to learn from other scholars of Africa!
