research

Dissertation in progress:
Black Psychology and the Meaning of Science
(2024 - present)

This dissertation project explores the history of the field of Black Psychology and the rise of one of its prevailing approaches, African-centered Psychology.

EDITED VOLUME in progress
ON BLACK INTELLIGENCE and Giftedness
(2025 - present)

This edited volume project seeks to examine Black intelligence from a number of perspectives including those of academics, activists, and “everyday people” who can speak to diverse lived experiences of Black intelligence, particularly what might be termed giftedness. A formal call for submissions with selection criteria is forthcoming. In the meantime, those interested in contributing can convey their interest in doing so by contacting Kaitlin.

Harvard and the legacy of slavery project:
the history of harvard medical school,
research assistant
(2023-2024)

This project interrogated the relationship between various founding faculty and donors of Harvard Medical School and the institution of slavery. Learn more at Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative.