Welcome, Friends!

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I’m Rob, and I wear many hats: advocate, essayist, journalist, scholar, survivor, and teacher. Thank you for visiting my corner of the internet!

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This site is a curated collection of my written work from the past 15 years, reflecting my journey through these diverse roles. I’ve organized the content into four key themes:

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• CULTURAL: Dive into my blogs exploring race, rap, and religion.

• EDUCATIONAL: Discover curricula spanning religious studies, English literature, human rights, and writing.

• PERSONAL: Read my autobiographical creative nonfiction that shares my unique experiences.

• SOCIAL: Engage with news articles and essays published in mainstream outlets, addressing community issues. 

 

In my professional life, I serve as an Education and Prevention Specialist in the field of sexual assault services, where I also focus on grant writing. My work—whether through writing or teaching—centers on deconstructing systems of oppression and fostering healthier human relationships. I am passionate about empowering young people to create a safer world for all, as we collectively challenge norms of violence in ourselves and in our communities.

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I earned my Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA, in 2018, with a focus on whiteness, religion, and hip-hop culture. My career journey has taken me through housing outreach, journalism, nonprofit leadership, restaurant management, and both secondary and higher education.

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Currently, I call Santa Fe home, where I live with my husband, our pup, and a lively crew of betta fish!