I am a Principal Researcher at A-G Associates where I conduct studies on sensitive, high-profile policy issues for military leaders and decisionmakers. My work focuses on women in the military, personnel and quality of life issues, gender integration, veteran suicide prevention, diversity, and more. I previously worked for Insight Policy Research and Westat Insight.
Qualitative research methods stole my heart in grad school. I've conducted hundreds of in-depth interviews and have extensive experience with focus groups, ethnographic observation, and content analysis. I earned my Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Maryland, College Park. My dissertation examined the significance of the "wounded warrior" construct in the lives of wounded Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. I teach Sociology and Social Science courses at University of Arizona Global Campus as an online associate faculty member. I am a former military spouse and served on the 2015-2017 advisory board for the Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) and remain engaged with the organization as an alumni advisor. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Beloit College, and I'm fiercely proud of my liberal arts education. I'm a Colorado native turned wanna-be San Diegan, who lives in the Washington, DC area. |