Welcome to my website. I study how international organizations, violent non-state actors, and other transnational activities shape repression, political violence, and peace.
I am an Assistant Research Professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, working at the National Counterterrorism, Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE).
My expertise and research focus include international organizations, human rights, and political violence. Across my research, I seek to explain how international engagement protects civilians, affects civic space, and contributes to violence.
Current Research
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“The Politics of Encampment: Pathways to Government Use of Concentration Camps," with Rachel Van Nostrand and Alex Braithwaite, in International Interactions.
“Deadly Persuasion: How Leaders Influence Lethality and Sustainability in Violent Extremist Organizations," with Mackenzie Harms, Justin Jones, and Gina Ligon, in advances.in/psychology.
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“How USAID’s Withdrawal Fragmented Global Aid Networks in Conflict-Affected Countries," with Cecilia Cavero, Madeline Fleishman, Shahryar Minhas, Nuole Chen, Jared F. Edgerton, Jessica Maves Braithwaite, and Susanna P. Campbell.
“Beyond Blue Helmets: UN Political Missions and State Violence Against Civilians”
“Resumes for Resolution: Rebel Leader Pre-War Job Experience and Civil War Negotiations," with Mackenzie Harms and Gina Ligon, R&R at Civil Wars.