My research examines how (1) biases in societal-level messaging and (2) individual reactions to challenge affects ability to adapt (i.e., health and well-being) during times of transition.

I take a social ecological approach, grounding people in their local environments, to address this critical issue for human flourishing. I use a diverse toolkit of methods including content-coding, natural language processing, structural equation modeling, content analysis, longitudinal studies, and laboratory experiments.

I am currently an assistant professor at Gonzaga University.