My research lies at the intersection of culture and economic sociology. I am broadly interested in how individuals negotiate their relationship to capitalism. 

As a committed educator, I also maintain a line of research that focuses on how undergraduates, particularly form marginalized backgrounds, navigate higher education. 

I hold an M.A. in the social sciences with a concentration in sociology from The University of Chicago as well as a B.A. in sociology and creative writing from Northwestern University.

Prior to pursuing a Ph.D., I worked in Los Angeles as a filmmaker, video journalist, and video editor.