At the core of my research agenda is a commitment to unearthing how cultural authority is negotiated, and sometimes used to challenge the status quo rather than uphold it. My work examines not only the sources and causes of social change, but also the places (built environment) and spaces (communities in person and virtual) where that social change occurs and why those locations appear to matter.
See my CV for more information about my published work as a social scientist.
Outside of my research, I am a member of the American Sociological Association and actively participate in the Science and Religion Network with fellow social scientists.
In the user experience (UX) field, I draw on my social science background to be a thought partner with clients and stakeholders. Hear more about my mixed methods approach in the People Nerds webinar. 