​I am an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Riverside. I received my PhD from the University of Pittsburgh in 2014. I have broad research interests in comparative political behavior and elections. My current work analyzes how different aspects of the political environment shape citizens' attitudes and political behavior. In particular, my research investigates the institutional and contextual factors that have an impact on political engagement. My previous research has been published in Comparative Political Studies, Political Research Quarterly, the European Journal of Political Research, Political Studies, Electoral Studies, Party Politics, Latin American Research Review, Latin American Politics and Society, and in the Journal of Politics in Latin America.
Latest News
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​​Paper on the impact of presidential institutions on turnout in Latin America forthcoming in Political Studies.
17 April 2017
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​​​Paper on the rise of political newcomers in executive elections worldwide published in EJPR.
12 April 2017
Events

LASA Annual Conference (Lima)
29 April - 1 May 2017

WPSA Annual Meeting (Vancouver)
13-15 April 2017

University College London
13 December 2016
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National Chengchi University (Taiwan)
16 September 2016