Hello, and welcome to my website!

I am an incoming Postdoctoral Associate at New York University Abu Dhabi. I received my PhD from New York University in 2026. My core research agenda is driven by two questions: what drives individuals to support and engage in political violence, and how can governments, international organizations, and civil society actors reduce violence?  I use a mix of experimental, quasi-experimental, and qualitative methods in my research, and I have a regional focus on sub-Saharan Africa.

I hold a Master's in Global Human Development from Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service and a BA in International Studies from the University of South Carolina. Before pursuing my PhD, I worked as a researcher with organizations such as the World Bank and the Center for Global Development. I have conducted field research in South Sudan, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Colombia, and Peru, and I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic. 

Here is a link to my Google Scholar Profile.

You can reach me at jimmy.graham@nyu.edu