"I may not be able to say all I think; but I am not going to say anything that I do not think. I would rather a thousand times be a free soul in jail than to be a sycophant and coward in the streets."
- Eugene V. Debs
About Me
Globetrotter and political analyst with extensive experience managing complex projects across academic, non-profit, and political environments. My research focuses on the cultural drivers of populist and extremist politics. Professional experience includes lobbying diplomats at the United Nations during the 2015 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty negotiations; teaching at Tier-1 research universities in the United States and Canada; administering grant aid for disaster relief and emergency assistance programs; and working with humanitarian organizations in Hungary during the Syrian–EU refugee crisis.
Research & Analysis
I focus on the development and impact of populist politics and nationalism in modern democracies. This research has taken me from South Carolina to Czechia, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia, and now Canada. I strive to understand the historical and cultural factors which give rise to political movements that challenge existing institutions and hegemonies.
In addition to academic publication, I attempt to make my research accessible and relatable to a general audience. Through short, editorial assessments I connect major themes in global politics to pressing current events and popular culture.
