I am an economic and organizational sociologist specializing in privatization, labor markets, finance, and earnings inequality. My recent dissertation, "Revenge of the Private Sector: Union Decline, Privatization, and the Restructuring of the American Economy," uses advanced econometric methods to reveal how privatization has reshaped the U.S. economy, often at the expense of workers.

With over a decade of experience, I am a published author of peer-reviewed research on political economy and labor economics, and have worked extensively on federally funded projects, both as a researcher and program evaluator. My work bridges rigorous analysis with pressing policy questions, offering insights into privatization, unionization, financialization, and economic inequality.

Experience

  • 2025–present
    Labor Center Fellow, University of Massachusetts Amherst Labor Center

Education

  • 2025 
    University of Massachusetts Amherst, Sociology PhD

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