I am currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Georgia. Before starting my career in international affairs, I originally worked in the music industry in Athens, GA. I received my undergraduate degrees in German Language (B.A.) and International Affairs (A.B.) as well as receiving a Certificate in Music Business from the University of Georgia.

Following undergrad, I temporarily relocated to Denver, CO, where I worked for a family foundation. I moved back to the University of Georgia in 2018 to pursue my Master's in Political Science and International Affairs. Upon earning my Master's in 2020, I immediately began working on my Ph.D.

My current research interests center on human rights, political violence, contentious politics, political economy, and quantitative methodologies. More specifically, my primary focus is on digital rights and digital repression. In addition to being a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Georgia, I am also the director of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab and a team member on the Civil and Political Rights Team for the Human Rights Measurement Initiative.

In my free time, I enjoy going to concerts, watching NBA (go Nuggets!), kayaking, hiking, running, reading, and traveling.