Background
Profile
I am a PhD candidate in Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge . With nine years of research experience, I have worked to humanize conflict and pursue cutting-edge studies on violent behavior with various organizations including the U.S. Department of Defense, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and the University of Oxford. I hold a Master in International Security from l'Institut d'études politiques de Paris, Sciences Po (2020), and a dual B.A. in Criminal Justice and Economics from the University of Georgia (2018).
Research Methods
One of my priorities as an academic researcher is to build and incorporate ethical, valid, and reliable research methods into everyday practice. I have conducted semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and survey research in Singapore, France, and England and look to expand my skills in randomized control trials (RCTs) and behavioral research methods in post-conflict regions. With a background in econometrics, statistics, and data analytics, I have also worked with Monte Carlo simulations, linear regression, and kill-chain models. I am interested in developing agent-based models and behavior-driven models as a method for studying behavior in conflict.
Practice & Application
I have written, led, and facilitated defense strategy and security cooperation workshops, wargames, and tabletop exercises for a wide number of international and country-based institutions. I also earned certifications in exercise evaluation and facilitation with the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). With three years of consulting experience, I look forward to continue working with groups and organizations to apply my skills in investigative political research to support practical applications in defense and security training.