About Me

I am an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Political Science at Rice University and Associate Director of the Program in Politics, Law, and Social Thought. My research interests include constitutional drafting and design, comparative courts and judicial systems, referendum processes, and party politics. I am particularly interested in examining how and when citizen participation and deliberation can enhance the legitimacy of democratic outcomes, especially in the constitutional arena.

I earned my PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in 2022. Before entering academia, I worked as a policy advisor in the Delaware State Senate and spent several years working on political campaigns. When I’m not reading, writing, or teaching, I enjoy cooking old family recipes, exploring new breweries, cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles, and catching up on the latest season of Drag Race.