Mia is a researcher and lecturer who earned her PhD in the field of Sociology. As a trained sociologist, Mia's academic scholarship lies at the intersection of race, gender, and family within the context of health. Specifically, she looks to provide both exploration and insight into the multiple ways racism and race-related stress impacts the health and lived experiences of racially marginalized communities.  Her work aims to provide intellectual discourse, tools, and resources to address racial inequalities in the United States. In addition to her academic service, Mia has been an invited speaker for several organizations around the U.S., where she guides conversations, encourages critical thinking, and nurtures meaningful engagement with people of diverse identities and backgrounds.