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I am Assistant Professor of International Studies at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN.  I conduct research and teach courses on IR, foreign policy, and international conflict.  

 

My research agenda centers around international security.  It addresses questions such as the US' role in global hierarchy, how and why countries cooperate militarily, and effects of multinational military exercises, also known as war games. 

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Previously, I held a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Arizona as part of the Aspiring Powers Initiative under the direction of Dr. Dmitriy Nurullayev.  Before that, I defended my dissertation at the University of Texas at Austin in December 2023.​ And before that, I was Managing Editor of the journal Conflict Management and Peace Science. 

 

Prior to UT, I was a database analyst at a public affairs firm in Washington, DC.  Before that, I earned my BA in Mathematics and Political Science from Emory University.​

 

I also enjoy ultimate frisbee, kayaking, and helping my dog get the ball from under the couch.