Historian by training, former project manager at branding firm. I hold a PhD from UC Berkeley and a master’s degree from the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris - my research background is in environmental history, carceral labor systems, and the history of science, technology and medicine.

I’ve spent more than a decade unearthing stories buried deep in the archive, and weaving together seemingly disparate pieces of evidence in order to make these stories legible to a wide range of audiences. My work primarily focuses on the historical threads that don’t make it into the textbooks: America’s long history of eugenic policy and thought, the role of Southern prison systems in creating the region’s scenic tourism industries, and the occupational health hazards experienced by workers, whether they’re prisoners in early 20th-century North Carolina or miners in Gold Rush-era California. Over the course of my training and professional experience, I’ve developed a deep expertise in investigative research, critical analysis, and making complex narratives accessible to the wider public.

These days, I’m especially interested in work beyond the academy: policy analysis, content strategy and design, and research that both informs and contextualizes real-world decisions.