Scholar, educator, and speaker focused on interactions amongst rurality, social class, queerness, and higher education
Education
May 2022
Doctor of Education
Higher and Postsecondary Education
Teachers College, Columbia University
May 2015
Master of Arts
Higher Education and Student Affairs
University of Connecticut
January 2023
Online Teaching Endorsement
The University of Mississippi
February 2022
Graduate Teaching Certificate
Colorado State University
May 2013
Bachelor of Arts
English, University Honors Program Student
University of Wyoming
Professional Experience
Fellowships and Research Positions
2023-2025
Isom Fellow
Isom Fellows Program ran through Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies, The University of Mississippi
Studying the experiences of rural, queer students at a large, public university in the South
October 2022-May 2023
Fellow, Research Team Member
“Student Access and Success in Southern Nevada: An ASHE Institute with Southern Nevada Education Leaders,” Association for the Study of Higher Education/Ascendium
Contribute to a research project exploring the higher education context of Nevada and what is known about Nevada postsecondary rural students
September 2021-May 2022
Graduate Research Associate
Learning & Engagement (Research) Division, American Council on Education
Support and work with the Division’s research staff to conceptualize, design, produce, and disseminate qualitative and quantitative research that informs higher education policy and practice
September 2021-May 2022
Fellow, Research Team Member
“Cultivating and Supporting Puerto Rican Colleges and Universities: An ASHE Institute with Puerto Rican Higher Education Leaders,” Association for the Study of Higher Education/Ascendium
Contribute to a research project exploring the higher education context of Puerto Rico and what is known about Puerto Rican postsecondary rural students, adult learners, and incarcerated students
February 2021-Present
Dissertation Research Fellow
ECMC Foundation Postsecondary CTE Research Fellows Program, North Carolina State University
Study rural, poor and working class students in higher education, particularly postsecondary career and technical education (CTE), with funding, mentorship, and professional development from program
February 2016-Present
Research Assistant
Teachers College, Columbia University Higher and Postsecondary Education Program
Under Professor of Higher Education Noah D. Drezner, engage in research around how students’ identities and campus involvement influence giving of time and finances to their alma mater institutions
Professional Experience
Teaching and Academic Positions
August 2022-Present
Assistant Professor
The University of Mississippi Department of Higher Education
Teach in-person and online courses about rurality and social class in higher education, culture and DEI, and program evaluation
Conduct research centered around my scholarly agenda
Engage in service for the institution, scholarly associations, and external communities
May 2019-Present
Instructor (Online and Residential)
Colorado State University Student Affairs in Higher Education Program
Teach online and in-person master’s courses about higher education research, assessment, and evaluation
Contribute to selecting master’s program cohorts via reviewing applications and interviewing candidates
August 2018-May 2021 June 2016-August 2018
EdM/EdD Inquiries Coordinator
Master of Arts Advisor & Faculty Assistant
Teachers College, Columbia University Higher and Postsecondary Education Program
Answered questions from prospective students interested in the HPSE EdM/EdD programs
Planned prospective and admitted student events, including open houses and Admitted Student Day
Advised and mentored 70-80 incoming and continuing HPSE Master of Arts graduate students
Guided students in culminating capstone essays by grading essays and supporting students to completion
Professional Experience
Student Affairs Positions
October 2018-January 2020
Academic Success Coordinator
Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences
Advised and mentored 100+ students in Soil and Crop Sciences Department
Contributed to departmental initiatives around diversity, equity, inclusion, as well as outreach to and recruitment of Students of Color, womxn students, first-generation students, and low-income students
August 2017-May 2018
August 2016-May 2017
Graduate Hall Director for Main Columbia Campus
Hall Director for Barnard College, Women’s College of Columbia
Columbia University
Supported students facing social, academic, financial, health, and family issues to ensure their wellness
Supervised and trained six Resident Assistants staff members each year
Advised sub-residential communities, such as Social Justice House, Casa Latina, and Jazz House
June 2013-June 2015
Graduate Assistant
University of Connecticut Center for Career Development
Redesigned university-wide resume writing assignment and curriculum
Organized, planned, and assessed career programming and events
Service
Current and Past Professional Membership