I am a PhD student in the joint program in Social Work & Sociology at the University of Michigan. My research examines how communities and organizations respond to sexual and reproductive health inequities, with a particular focus on the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Through oral history and archival research, I document the stories of community-based AIDS service organizations from the early epidemic, aimed at honoring the prevention campaigns and mutual aid networks developed by grassroots LGBTQ activists during the height of the crisis.

As an action researcher and macro social worker, I partner with organizations across North America to co-design and evaluate programs related to sexual health promotion and sexual violence prevention. This includes partnerships with community health organizations in the U.S. and Canada, as well as the Sexual Citizens Project at U-M.

Prior to doctoral studies, I served as the Assistant Director of PRYDE, an action research group within the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research at Cornell University. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of New York.

Please reach out!
caseyadr(at)umich.edu