About Me

I am an Assistant Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Humanities at Illinois Institue of Technology and an affiliate faculty member of the Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions.

 Prior to my appointment, I was a Visiting Assistant Professor at Oakland Unviersity. In May 2024, I  earned my Ph.D. in Philosophy at the University of Utah under the direction of Dr. Natalia Washington. 

My current work is focused on the relationship between mental illness and conceptions of agency, rationality, responsibility, and punishment. Namely, how these concepts are characterized and interact in legal, clinical, and social dimensions. It is my hope to assist in reforming these concepts through collaborative work in order to reduce the stigma and subsequent discriminatory treatment towards individuals living with mental illnesses.

More broadly, I am interested in how the institutions of science and law interact, and how these interactions can disproportionately affect marginalized groups. The questions and concerns that arise in my research are approached from traditional and innovative methods in bioethics, philosophy of science, law, and social philosophy. 

 Originally from Long Island, I made my way to the Green Mountain State and completed my B.A. in Philosophy and Psychology at Saint Michael's College.