I received my PhD in Economics from George Washington University on August 31, 2014 and am currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Mary Washington.

My research interests are mainly in Development Economics and Applied Econometrics, with secondary interests in Applied Microeconomics and Economic Education. My dissertation research focused on the measurement of and policy responses to the poor delivery of healthcare and education services as well as policy responses to poverty in developing countries. My desire to improve students’ understanding of economics inspired my research in Economic Education that explores students’ knowledge attainment and retention of the subject.

I have worked with the World Bank in multiple consulting positions in the area of poverty measurement. During these positions I have worked with the government of Brazil in the area of poverty benchmarking and traveled to Lesotho to teach poverty measurement to the Lesotho Bureau of Statistics. These experiences have inspired my current research and will continue to inspire future research ideas.

I am passionate about my students and their future successes. It is a privilege and joy introducing the subject of economics to students. Please explore my statement of teaching philosophy and course evaluations to learn more about my teaching style and courses I have taught in the past.