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Education:
- Ph.D. Political Science, Temple University, 2014
- M.A. Political Science, Temple University, 2007
- M.A. Urban Studies, Temple University, 2005
- B.A. English, Minor: American Studies, Boston College, 2001
Scholarly Interests:
- American Political Institutions
- Racial Politics
- Political Geography
- Urban Politics and Public Policy
- State and Local Government
- Global Cities
- Hip-Hop Culture
- Youth Civic Engagement
Courses Taught:
- American Political System
- American State and Local Government
- Mass Media and Politics
- Politics of the American Presidency (writing intensive seminar)
- Race and the American Political System
- Senior Seminar
- Globalization and the Transformation of Cities (global awareness seminar)
Service:
- Faculty Senate Executive Board Secretary
- Advisory Committee for Diversity and Inclusion
- Curriculum Committee
- Students Political Science Association (SPSA) Faculty Advisor
- Beatlab Faculty Advisor
- Black Student Union Faculty Advisor
- Experiential Education Task Force
- Interim Coordinator for the Political Science and Global Affairs programs (2016-2017 academic year)
- Outside of the College
- Advisor. She Can Win, a nonpartisan training program that provides support, mentorship, and education to women who have a passion for civic leadership.
Awards:
- Maguire Foundation. $4,000. “Beatlab.” Philadelphia’s first hip-hop centered, music studio dedicated to fostering messages of social justice.
- Advisor of the Year, 2017-2018.
Professional Organizations:
- American Political Science Association (APSA)
- Sections: Urban Politics, Public Policy, Teaching and Learning
- Northeastern Political Science Association
- Pennsylvania Political Science Association
- Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society)