At SUNY New Paltz, I serve as a faculty senator for the Liberal Arts and Sciences Senate. In addition, I am a faculty advisor for the Orisha Chapter of the Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. 

I was previously a professor for six years at Kalamazoo College -- where I was awarded tenure -- from 2002 until 2008. There I was on the Board of the Southwest Branch of the with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan as well as serving on the Taskforce of the Great Lakes Affiliate of PeaceJam.

On the K College campus, I volunteered as the co-instructor of the ultimate frisbee class (PED082) during the Fall and Spring Quarters each year from Fall 2002. I served as one of the co-founders and organizers of the Kalamazoo Ultimate Disc League (KUDL), which has organized summer leagues and fall leagues since June 2006.

I served as the Kalamazoo College Pre-Law Advisor at K College for all six years.

When I'm not involved with research, teaching, or the above service activities, I'm spending time with Doree and my 18-month old son. Besides being a dad, my other interests include being politically active in local, regional, and national politics on issues of racial justice and environmental sustainability. In addition, I am often exercising (ultimate frisbee, nordic skiing, running, tennis, and bicycle commuting), enjoying the outdoors (hiking, backpacking, or canoeing), and playing guitar and banjo.