I am a Joint-Degree Ph.D. Candidate of Public Policy and Psychology & Neuroscience. My research investigates how family experiences shape children’s development and assesses policies and practices that promote child well-being and support families. I employ a range of research methods—including randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental designs, and implementation science—to generate evidence that informs strategies for supporting families. My current projects include evaluating the longitudinal impacts of a universal home visiting program, investigating the effects of an unconditional cash transfer on children’s development, and conducting an implementation evaluation of a developmental monitoring tool across sites serving children and families
Prior to my matriculation at Duke, I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Education and International Studies from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in 2017. I then worked as a Research Analyst at Child Trends. In this role, I conducted national, state, and community level research analyzing the impact of various early childhood policies and programs.