Work with thought leaders and academic experts from Seattle University

I am a scholar who researches focuses on the ways groups use rules, norms, and the language of consent and choice. My first book, Consensual Violence: Sex, Sports, and the Politics of Injury (University of California Press 2016), examines how two groups that willingly engage in seemingly violent activities — mixed-martial arts and sexual sadomasochism -- enact elaborate law-like rules to organize themselves and to demonstrate their legitimacy to a broader public. My second book, Help Me Die (forthcoming, Stanford University Press), is a cross-country comparison of assisted death and the ways terminally ill people, their loved ones, and medical professionals navigate laws that proscribe or permit aid-in-dying. I am also a methods junkie! I am interested in using cutting-edge methodologies to answer important contextual questions. My methods include ethnography, in-depth interviewing, and quantitative analysis, with an expertise in experimental methods. Currently, I have been studying the efficacy of generative AI to perform research method tasks such as coding. <br>

I am Beka, a Ph.D. in Community Psychology, with an extensive background in public education K-12, non-profit consulting, and community-based initiatives. My academic journey has provided me with deep insights into gender dynamics and media representation, focusing significantly on female empowerment. This expertise not only enriches my research but also enhances my practical approach to educational and organizational development, ensuring they are informed by comprehensive psychological insights and a commitment to equity and social justice. With diverse roles ranging from Assistant Principal to Instructional Coach, and consulting work with community-based non-profits, I have developed a profound understanding of the complexities within educational settings and community organizations. My experience is complemented by my academic qualifications, including a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Warren Wilson College and advanced degrees and certifications in Administration and Supervision from National Louis University and Seattle University. Dedicated to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments, I am committed to eliminating barriers to social justice, facilitating empowerment, and promoting community well-being. Whether through leadership in school settings or impactful consulting projects, my goal is to bring about transformative change and enduring social impact.

A Senior Machine Learning Engineer with 8 years of experience in this field. Expertised in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Large Language Model, Natural Language Processing, Retrieval Augumented Generation, Computer Vision and Data Engineering. Specializing in recommendation engines, predictive analysis system, chatbots, document processing and risk assesment model, combined with a deep understanding of supervised learning, unsupervised learning and reinforcement learning.