I am a Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Oxford College of Emory University.  Before coming to Oxford I held a visiting position at Otterbein University, a small liberal arts college in central Ohio. 

My research to date has focused on the problem of animal consciousness in early modern philosophy. In my current and future research, I am interested in helping to expand the canon in the history of  philosophy to include the voices of women and people of color.  My current research focus is on Margaret Cavendish's views on animal minds. You can learn more about my research here. 

I teach both practical and theoretical philosophy. When teaching practical philosophy, I strive to show my students the relevance of philosophy to their lives and to the pressing issues of our time such as climate change, racism, gender injustice, and global inequality. When teaching theoretical philosophy, I strive to impart to my students some of the joy and meaning that thinking about the big questions— e.g. What is the nature of consciousness? Do we have Free Will? Does God exist?— has brought to my life. You can learn more about my teaching here. 

When I'm not doing philosophy I enjoy rock climbing, listening to and playing music (especially jazz), and hanging out with my friends and family which includes a large number of rescue animals.