Anna is a third-year PhD student in the Advanced Practice track at Columbia University and holds an MSW from the same institution. Her research focuses on best practices in anti-oppressive partnerships between U.S.-based NGOs and local community-based initiatives, with a particular emphasis on the Dominican Republic, where she has extensive practice experience in community development and partnerships. Over the past two years, Anna has worked with the Sauti Mashinani Lab, where she has deepened her expertise in partnership practices and community-based participatory research approaches. She has also developed additional research interests in women’s health and environmental justice, further enriching her commitment to equitable and impactful collaborations.
