Welcome! I am an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I specialize in international relations and comparative politics with a focus on human rights, democracy, and international organizations. My work explains when democratic institutions and international organizations can (1) promote respect for human rights and (2) reduce political violence. My research is published in the Journal of Conflict Resolution, the Journal of Peace Research, the Journal of Politics, and the Review of International Organizations, among other outlets.

Previously, I was a postdoctoral fellow at the Varieties of Democracy Institute. I received my PhD in political science from the University of Pittsburgh in 2021. You can find my CV here.