I am a Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science in the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) and affiliate of the Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at the University of Cincinnati for the 2024-25 academic year. I received my Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine. I also have an MA in Conflict, Security, and Development from King's College London, and a BSFS in International Politics from Georgetown University.

My research focuses on the role of women and gender in peace processes and political and security outcomes in post-conflict states. My dissertation and current book project examines the effects of different types of women's participation in peace processes on women's political empowerment in post-conflict states. My next major book project will examine outcomes for transitional justice programs and levels of gender-based violence in post-conflict states. My other research interests include the Women, Peace, and Security agenda; peace processes and conflict resolution; gender and politics; gender and conflict; international security; international negotiations; diplomacy; military learning; and East Asian Security.

My research has been supported by the Kugelman Citizen Peacebuilding Research Fellowship, the Institute for Humane Studies Fellowship, and a University of California Office of the President grant.

Previously, I worked as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State, where I served in Hong Kong, Doha, and Washington, DC.