Originally from Bradenton, FL and currently living in South Bend, IN with my husband, son, and puggles (Charlotte and Winona - as pictured above).

My hobbies include; reading everything (StoryGraph), knitting, crocheting, and sewing (Ravelry), and traveling. 

I have a passion for the application of economic research to tackle real social justice problems. My research interests include; Incarceration, Neighborhood Change, Gentrification, Residential Segregation, Climate Change, and Ethical Research Practices.