How do states respond to groups they do not see? How can non-state actors bridge the gap between governments and vulnerable communities? Can the presence of non-state actors in the bureaucracy improve people's perception of the state?

These questions drive my research on social movements, bureaucracies, and state responsiveness among vulnerable communities in Latin America. I typically partner with NGOs and local activists to answer these questions.

In 2026-2027, I will be a Postdoctoral Fellow at The Center for Inter-American Policy and Research (CIPR) at Tulane University. Before joining Tulane, I completed my PhD in Political Science at Brown University.