Welcome! I am the Assistant Research Director for the Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability (IDEA).
My research focuses on how digital technologies and social media are transforming political roles and processes by studying political behavior, political communication, legislative behavior, and public policy. I develop computational social science tools, focusing on network modeling, machine learning, and natural language processing to do this work. Learn more about my research here.
I have work published Science Advances, Interest Groups & Advocacy and professional experience in data-driven policy, strategy development, and polling. I received my PhD from Ohio State University, where I was a University Presidential Fellow. I have an MPA in Public Affairs and Policy from Brown University and BAs in American History and Music. Prior to my graduate studies, I worked in computer science and higher education, specializing in technology policy, outreach, and engagement.