Sociologist
I am interested in researching citizenship, race and ethnicity, political sociology, military sociology, and the relationship between the state and second-generation Americans.
My research examines how institutions shape political attitudes, racial boundaries, citizenship, and belonging. I am particularly interested in the intersections of military service, immigration, race, and the state.
Explore my research →Undergraduate Thesis
Latino Political Identities and Racial Boundaries in a Non-Partisan Military
A study of how military service influences the political attitudes of Latino service members and how race, patriotism, and military identity intersect with political orientation.
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Military Service, the Promise of Family Unity, and Immigrant Insecurity, 2002-2026
An examination of military-related immigration policies and the changing relationship between military service, citizenship, and family unity.
Read more →An interactive map tracing my academic and intellectual genealogy through mentors, advisors, and the scholars who influenced them.
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