About Me

I am a Ph.D. candidate in Political Science at the University of South Carolina, specializing in American politics and political behavior. I am a Bilinski Dissertation Fellow during the 2026/2027 academic year. My research sits at the intersection of political communication, public opinion, judicial politics, and race and ethnic politics.

My work examines how the information environments people encounter shape what they know about political institutions and how they evaluate them. In particular, I am interested in how social identity and media choice influence the ways individuals learn about and respond to the U.S. Supreme Court. My dissertation explores these questions by examining how Supreme Court decisions are covered across mainstream and identity-centered media and whether differences in coverage shape political knowledge, perceptions of relevance, and institutional legitimacy. 

Teaching is also an important part of my work as a political scientist. I particularly enjoy helping students connect political science concepts to the institutions, media environments, and political debates they encounter in their everyday lives. At the University of South Carolina, I have taught and supported courses across American politics, comparative politics, political communication, constitutional law, and women and the law.

Outside of academia, I love traveling and spending time with my dogs. I am also passionate about animal welfare and volunteer with local shelters and rescue organizations, particularly by fostering and helping shelter dogs find homes.