To pursue doctoral research in sociology on the intersections of power, politics, and social identity, with a focus on how authoritarian movements mobilize fear and moral frameworks to justify exclusion and control. My work integrates sociological and psychological perspectives to critically examine the mechanisms of inequality, domination, and resistance, aiming to produce scholarship that advances both theory and social justice–oriented policy.
American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) Member
Hawai’i Psychological Association Student Member
Dissertation Data Analyst – (07/2025–present)
Hawaiʻi Pacific University
Research Coordinator – (09/2019-04/2020)
HIV Neurobehavioral Program at University of California, San Digo
Faith, Fear, and Obedience: Identity and Authoritarian Mobilization
Qualitative study of how authoritarian movements instrumentalize religious and moral frameworks to normalize repression, manufacture obedience, and erode democratic institutions, with implications for global governance and human rights policy.
From Sex to Rage: How Tech Platforms Engineered a New Economy of Emotion — Mixed-methods project investigating how platforms replaced desire-driven engagement with rage-driven algorithms, transforming outrage into the dominant currency of digital publics and fueling polarization, radicalization, and gendered backlash among young adults.
Conferences
Professional Workshops/Trainings
Shadowing Experience
Hawai’i Pro Bono Mental Health Center - Administrative Coordinator (01/2024–Present)
Hawaiʻi Innocence Project - Volunteer Research Contributor (07/2025-Present)
ACLU People Power - Member (07/2025-Present)
COPE Health Scholar - UCLA Executive Program (03/2017– 04/2018)
English — Native proficiency (academic and professional fluency)
French — Beginner proficiency (A1, CEFR). Actively studying via Duolingo with intention to reach professional working proficiency