Welcome! I am the Associate Research Director for the Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability (IDEA).
My research investigates how digital technologies and AI are transforming political behavior, communication, and representation. I use computational methods including machine learning, large language models, and network modeling, to study how citizens form opinions, how information spreads, and how democratic institutions can adapt. Current projects span deliberative democracy, AI-mediated public opinion research, and the design of civic technologies.
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.