Hi!
I am an applied micro-economist currently focused on the intersection of public policy, poverty, and inequality. Through this research, I aim to elevate and support systemically disadvantaged groups by informing and evaluating policies related to alleviating poverty and inequality. Within this broad intersection, I currently focus on food insecurity. My recent publications look specifically at the role household time constraints and the food retail environment play in determining household diet quality. On going research investigates the impact of food retail mergers and acquisitions and how exposure to discrimination impacts diet quality through store choice.
I have significant experience teaching Principles of Microeconomics, Econometrics, Applied Statistics, and upper level elective courses as a teacher-scholar. I utilize creative pedagogy to equip students with the tools for theoretical rigor and practical application. In addition to traditional course content, I incorporate aspects of my current research through collaborative learning, large group discussions, and interactive labs to engage students from different cultural, demographic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
I believe that engaging the community in and outside the campus environment provides opportunities to motivate in-class topics, solidify concepts with experiential learning, and build valuable relationships across a variety of backgrounds. Through mutually beneficial civic engagement projects students put theory into practice.
Links in the top right provide details about my teaching, research, and civic engagement. If you're looking for just the highlights, a link to my CV is below.