About Me
I am a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia specializing in spatial political economy. Specifically, I research domestic and international migration patterns that influence the makeup of electorates. I also develop methodological tools, including composite indices, to quantify market conditions and institutional environments across jurisdictions.
Current Work
As Lead Quantitative Methodologist at the Miller Center's Democracy and Capitalism Index, I build indices measuring institutional quality across 170+ countries. This work directly informs country risk assessment, investment climate analysis, and governance evaluation, bridging academic research and practical business applications.
Background
Before my doctoral work, I practiced tax and estate law at Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers and articled at DLA Piper LLP, advising individual and business clients on tax strategies. I've also worked as an intern at the Tax Foundation, researching state and local tax structures across the United States.
I hold a J.D. from the University of British Columbia, an M.P.P. from the University of Southern California, and an M.Sc. in Behavioural Science from the London School of Economics. I'm currently completing my Ph.D. in Political Science, specializing in Comparative Political Economy, at the University of Virginia.