Teaching
Teaching in the University
Local Democracy in Action
Instructor of Record (w/ Micaela Lipman)
Spring 2026
This experiential learning course introduced a diverse group of students to local democracy, theories of political participation, and policymaking. Students engaged in the revision process for the Buffalo City Charter, attending public meetings, community listening sessions, conducting research, and drafting policy language. The class culminated in a presentation of student findings and policy recommendations to the Deputy Mayor and Corporation Council (Buffalo's legal team).
Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Instructor of Record (w/ Alexandra Oprea)
Fall 2025
This seminar explores the intersections between philosophy, political science, economics, and sociology to explore the social foundations of political life. Using an interdisciplinary set of theoretical and methodological tools we explore topics like collective action, equality, liberty, democracy, justice, policing, immigration, and healthcare.
Racial & Ethnic Social Movements
Teaching Assistant
Spring 2025
This course provides overviews of the the history of the formation of the United States as a racial state and discussions of controversial issues in race relations in the US. We use a social movements and group conflict approach to explore the experiences and politics of Black, Native American, Latinx, and Asian American people in the US. This is a writing intensive course where students will complete an independent research paper on the movement of their choice.
Criminal Justice in America
Teaching Assistant
Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018
This course provides a sociological introduction to the criminal justice system in the United States. Students are introduced to the key actors, institutions, and processes in the legal system. Students are also introduced to radicalized aspects of this system and how the legal system effectively perpetuates existing inequalities.
Qualitative Methods Workshop
Co-Founder, Graduate Student Coordinator
Spring 2018-Spring 2025
In my role as the co-founder and graduate student coordinator, I have led a variety of workshops on many aspects of conducting qualitative research including: gaining access to the field, navigating the IRB, taking jottings and fieldnotes, using MAXQDA, and applying for grants.
Teaching Beyond the University
Public Workshops & Lectures
I have collaborated with a range of community partners throughout Wisconsin like the League of Women Voters of Dane County, the Literacy Network, the Sifting & Winnowing club at Madison West high school, and Leaders Igniting Transformation to bring insights from my own research to bear on their everyday lives. Topics include art and activism, the politics of persuasion, and expanding citizenship.
