I am a native of Charlotte, North Carolina. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology with a minor in linguistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2018. In 2021, I earned a Master of Science in criminal justice from the University of North Texas. Currently, I am a doctoral student in justice, law, and criminology, with a secondary focus in public policy, at American University. You can find my student profile here. My research interests center on issues of procedural justice, intersectional inequality, and human dignity in the criminal justice system. At present, I am working on research on pretrial processes, policing, and procedural justice.
I care deeply about justice and equality and strive to live my life by Micah 6:8: “Seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.” I am passionate about criminal justice reform and human dignity within the criminal justice system, and I hope to use my knowledge and training to make my city and state better for all of its residents.
I am a huge fan of books, languages, and people. In my free time, I enjoy reading, exploring new places by bike and by foot, and cheering on the Tar Heels. I am always willing to talk about Carolina basketball, Carolina women’s lacrosse, Boston hockey, and anything women’s sports.
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