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I am a Ph.D. candidate whose research explores the intersection of modern politics and cutting-edge technology. My work examines how online platforms, information flows, and policy choices shape public understanding and democratic processes. I am eager to apply my research and teaching experiences to educate and inform publics, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to projects that connect scholarship with real-world impact.
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Work Experience
Dissertation Researcher at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
June 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025Comprehensively archived and coded two years of a large subreddit’s posts, including both visual and textual data. Researched and documented the history of far-right media amid shifts in regulatory governance and evolving platform capabilities. Placed findings in the context of science and technology studies, and discussed implications for current technological developments.
Researcher, Platforms, Politics & Local News in Illinois (PPLN-IL) at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
March 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Explored media competition policy and shifts in news ecosystems during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Coordinated research meetings, managed data collation and coding, and identified intervention sites within the local news ecosystem.
Teaching Assistant / Lead TA, Media Studies at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
August 1, 2017 - May 31, 2021Served as TA for MACS 101—Introduction to the Media; Lead TA starting Fall 2018. Conducted courses as sole instructor, provided detailed feedback on writing, and facilitated collaboration among TAs. Contributed to updating the course to satisfy updated general education requirements (Fall 2020).
Instructor of Record, Media Studies at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
August 1, 2014 - May 31, 2016Instructor of record for MACS 326—New Media, Culture, and Society (Spring 2015). Served as TA for MACS 320—Popular Culture and MACS 100—Introduction to Film (Fall 2014/Spring 2016).
Research Fellow—INTERSECT at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
August 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017Attended the 4S Conference in Barcelona (Sept 2016). Helped organize and co-moderated a panel at the “Interdisciplinary Encounters” workshop (March 2017).
Teaching Assistant, Gender & Women's Studies at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
August 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025(Tenure: 8/2020–12/2020; 8/2021–5/2023; 6/2025–12/2025). Involved in TA for GWS 100—Introduction to Gender & Women’s Studies; GWS 275—Politics of Fashion; GWS 202—Sexualities; GWS 201—Race, Gender & Power. Developed online version of Race & Gender, & Power, and contributed to reimagining GWS 100 as a hybrid asynchronous/synchronous online course with new vlog assignments and evaluation methods.
Instructor Support Coordinator at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
July 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025Co-created and delivered training with the Illinois Leadership Center for students entering service partnerships. Onboarded instructors teaching service learning and coordinated internal/external communication.
Instructor / Lead TA, Media Studies at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
August 1, 2017 - May 31, 2021Served as Teaching Assistant for MACS 101—Introduction to the Media; Lead TA since Fall 2018. Conducted courses as sole instructor, provided detailed feedback on writing, and facilitated collaboration among TAs. Updated the course to satisfy updated general education requirements (Fall 2020).
Teaching Assistant, Media Studies at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
August 1, 2014 - May 31, 2016Instructor/TA roles across MACS courses including MACS 320 and MACS 100; contributed to course development and evaluation.
Research Assistant at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
January 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014Mined router logs for data and conducted semantic analysis of website contents to study popular perceptions of privacy.
Customer Service Representative at Protective Life
January 1, 2004 - February 1, 2011Answered agent and customer questions about annuities and insurance; earned Series 6 and 63 licensures. Trained agents on new products/systems and communicated with state departments of insurance to ensure compliance.
Education
Ph.D. in Politics and Technology at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025Master of Science in Library and Information Science at Valparaiso University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014Bachelor of Arts in English (Minor: Psychology) at Valparaiso University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003Qualifications
Series 6 license
January 1, 2004 - January 7, 2026Series 63 license
January 1, 2004 - January 7, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
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