I am a graduate student in the The Ohio State University Department of Sociology studying criminology.
My research focuses on conditions that influence recidivism and desistance among the formerly incarcerated, with a focus on employment and cognitive factors. In addition, my work aims to enhance understanding on the relationship between work (both on and off-the-books) and crime. I am currently involved in a number of projects that examine how employment, race, and cognitive change influences re-offending among the formerly incarcerated. My hobbies include soccer, board and card-games, and real-time strategy computer games.
At OSU, I am an affiliate of the Criminal Justice Research Center (CJRC) and am primarily advised by Dr. Paul Bellair and Dr. Steven Lopez.
My work can be viewed here
MS in Sociology, 2020
The Ohio State University
BA in Sociology and Political Science, 2017
St. Mary's College of Maryland
German