About Me

I am a doctoral candidate in geography at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. My research focuses on political ecology in the Sahel, with an emphasis on the intersections between identity, conflict, climate change, and gender in central Mali.

Previously, I was an international affairs professional with over a decade of experience working on peacebuilding, conflict, policy, education and development at the U.S. Institute of Peace, Population Services International, and the Smithsonian’s Science Education Center. I also served in the Peace Corps in Mali.

I received my MS from George Mason University’s Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution and my BA from the University of Mary Washington in international affairs and geography.