This site details my academic work and interests. I’m a geographer, currently pursuing a PhD in the Graduate School of Geography  at Clark University. I am also a Lecturer in History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences at the Rhode Island School of Design. 


My research focuses on business practice, urban politics, and development governance, using a multi-methods research platform including archival study, GIS/spatial statistics, and qualitative fieldwork. On this site you can find a more detailed description of my research/teaching interests and professional experience, samples of my work, and a copy of my (long-form, academic) CV.

My current project studies the impact of 'mega-events' (e.g. Olympics and World Cups) on urban development policymaking. The study is funded in part by a grant from the International Olympic Committee/Olympic Studies Centre, and more information is available here. A copy of my recent Association of American Geographers conference paper is available here