I am a PhD candidate in the Social Psychology program at Rutgers University.  I work primarily with Dr. Laurie Rudman and Dr. Diana Sanchez, but I have also collaborated with Dr. Lee Jussim.  I received my undergraduate degree from Lafayette College in Easton, PA where I was a double major in Psychology and Studio Art.

My research program is focused on understanding processes that contribute to social injustices.  I approach this topic from two, often overlapping perspectives by (1) examining the mechanisms that allow cultural stereotypes and group based inequities to perpetuate in society, and (2) investigating implicit social cognition, including where implicit beliefs come from, how they can restrict aspirations and achievement, and how best to change them.

I tend to get fired up about politics and social justice issues.  I am interested in increasing the application of psychological research to social issues.