Publications
This section hosts my official communications with officials, publications, policy papers, and research.
Additional work will be added as it becomes available.
IDD Prevalence Across U.S. States: Interactive Choropleth Map
An interactive choropleth map visualizing estimated Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) prevalence per 1,000 population across all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. States are color-coded into three prevalence tiers: Lower (10.0–10.9), Moderate (11.0–11.9), and Higher (12.0–13.0) per 1,000 population. Values are modeled estimates drawn from peer-reviewed literature and federal surveillance data. Permanently archived on Zenodo with a DOI and hosted as a live interactive visualization on GitHub Pages.
Keywords: IDD, intellectual disability, developmental disability, prevalence, choropleth, health equity, disability policy, data visualization, United States
Status: Published May 2026. Permanently archived on Zenodo.
Municipal Coordination Needs for the Peck Iron & Metal Superfund Site
A citizen memo submitted to Portsmouth City Council on April 14, 2026, requesting intergovernmental action on the Peck Iron & Metal Superfund site. The memo addresses the site's orphaned status under CERCLA, the $42 million funding gap created by federal redistribution, the presence of unexploded ordnance and radium-226 materials discovered during pre-design investigation, and nine specific actions the City Council may take to advance remediation and protect surrounding neighborhoods including Cradock, Prentis Park, and Brighton.
Keywords: Superfund, CERCLA, environmental justice, Portsmouth, orphaned site, intergovernmental coordination, Peck Iron & Metal, remediation, municipal governance, ordnance, radium
Status: Submitted to Portsmouth City Council, April 14, 2026; published here for public reference.
Peck Iron & Metal Superfund Site:
Flooding, Exposure Pathways, and Urgent Remediation Needs
Final Version - Upcoming June 2026
A policy white paper examining the environmental and public health risks associated with the Peck Iron & Metal Superfund site in Portsmouth, Virginia, with a focus on flooding-related exposure pathways and the urgent need for remediation.
Keywords: Superfund, environmental justice, Portsmouth, flooding, exposure pathways, remediation
Status: White paper in development; publication details and download link will be added upon release.