Hello and welcome to my website! I am an Assistant Professor of Political Science in the School of Government & International Affairs at Kennesaw State University. I received my Ph.D. from the Department of Political Science at Purdue University in 2026.

My research explores the power, regulation, and self-governance of Big Tech firms and the implications of artificial intelligence for global politics. My book project, Big Tech Self-Governance: Responding to Geopolitical Pressures and Salient Issues, presents a typology of expected Big Tech self-governance actions when issue salience and geopolitical pressures vary. Through process tracing and document analysis, I find that the level of formalization in Big Tech self-governance increases as either the level of geopolitical demand or public salience increases.

I am also a faculty affiliate with the International Politics and Responsible Tech (iPART) Lab and the Governance & Responsible AI Lab (GRAIL). These opportunities allow me to collaborate with teams of faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates on projects studying human rights language use in AI developing firms, how Big Tech companies frame themselves in public facing documents, proposed and enacted AI legislation, and the impact of AI ethics signals on individuals' trust in companies.

As part of my unorthodox path to graduate school, I received a B.A. in Middle-Childhood Education from Heidelberg University, Tiffin, OH, and worked as an 8th grade mathematics teacher for five years before pursuing my Ph.D. These experiences helped me hone my pedagogy and teaching philosophy, which I have integrated into my award-winning instruction. In 2025, I was Purdue University’s sole nominee for the Excellence in Teaching Award sponsored by the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools.

I enjoy traveling, camping, and woodworking. I am also an avid sports fan, particularly of college teams.