I am a G5 in Politics. My dissertation considers congressional policymaking in response to crises during the era of polarization.

I received my BA in political science from the University of Georgia in 2017 and worked as a staff writer for Ballotpedia for 2 years before starting graduate school. I have also worked on The Almanac of American Politics, serving as a researcher/writer for the 2020 edition and research director for the 2022 and 2024 editions.

When I am not researching or writing about American politics, I can be found walking my dog Bagel, cooking with my wife, or taking a run.

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