Thank you for visiting my site. I completed my PhD in Political Science in 2025 and am currently a Postdoctoral Associate for Sustainability Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida. In this position, I contribute to research and teaching at the intersection of political theory, international relations, and science and technology studies.

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In my scholarship I employ historical, philosophical, and qualitative-interpretive methods—including interviews with scientists and bureaucrats from organizations such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change—to investigate the challenges and opportunities surrounding emerging technologies. My current research focuses on the role of technology and expertise in global climate politics, as well as how digital self-tracking tools shape self-interpretation and political agency. Read more about my work here: Research.

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My courses engage foundational and contemporary themes in political thought, sustainability, digital rights and principles, and experiential learning. As part of the Center for Adaptive Innovation, Resilience, Ethics and Science, I coordinate an interdisciplinary research and community partnership program (The Active Learning Program) aimed at fostering environmental wellbeing, social empowerment, resilient communities, and the responsible deployment of technology. You can read more about my teaching and access my syllabi/evaluations here: Teaching.

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Before starting my PhD at the University of Florida, I earned degrees from Iowa Western Community College, Richmond the American International University, and the London School of Economics and Political Science. I grew up on both sides of the Missouri River in Iowa and Nebraska and was a first-generation college student from a supportive working-class family.

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Research and teaching aside, I enjoy playing recreational sports, collecting books, travelling, and spending time with my family and friends outdoors.