My research focuses on the interconnection of women, gender stereotypes, and security. Previous research looks at how beliefs about women's ability to handle security threats impedes their election. Current projects investigate whether military service can help female candidates overcome gender stereotypes. I teach a variety of courses in International Relations and Comparative Politics including, International Conflict, Latin American Politics, and Gender & Warfare.
Experience
2019–present
Visiting assistant professor, Ohio Northern University
2015–2019
Assistant Professor, Radford University
Education
2015
University of Kentucky, Ph.D. in Political Science
Publications
2017
Right 'Man' For the Job: The Influence of Gender on Civil Military Relations, Armed Forces & Society
2016
When Security Dominates the Agenda: The Influence of Ongoing Security Threats on Female Representation, Journal of Conflict Resolution
Professional Memberships
Fellow, Inter-University Seminar on Armed Forces and Society