Research

I am currently a student at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, where I research topics of public policy. My work spans various policy areas where I believe my input would be beneficial, including economics, sociology, and political science. However, I consider myself a specialist in the areas of child welfare, primary and secondary education, and disability policy. I have had the professional privilege of collaborating with esteemed institutions and researchers, contributing to a deeper understanding of complex issues through rigorous analysis and creative problem-solving.

My approach to research is rooted in precision and creative thinking. At the Computational Analysis of Movement and Politics (CAMP) Lab, I used computer vision models to analyze protest image data and uncover emotional patterns in the eruption of violence at political demonstrations. My tenure as the City Archivist for Monte Sereno involved an applied research project analyzing the city's historical records to advise the City Manager on benefit projects. In every project I work on, I strive to push the envelope methodologically, finding unique and creative ways to expand our collective understanding.

If you have a research project that you'd like my help with, reach out to me today. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Notable Publications

Equity-Risk Premium: '08 Recession as a Causal Intervention

Co-Authored with Jasreet Kaur-Keith (UC Berkeley, Dept. of Economics). Explores the equity-risk premium through a behavioral finance lens, using the 2008 financial crisis as a causal intervention. Download the original paper.

Intergenerational Addiction: Nature and Policy

Co-Authored with Irene G. Frazier (Visiting Researcher, UCLA). Analyzes the role of childhood environmental factors in addiction trends through generations through a mixed methodology. Download the original paper.

Aggregate Transactional Value: Economic Metrics in a Globalized World

Honors thesis under advisement of Dr. Samuel T. Liu (Orally Defended May 7th, 2023). Discusses the net-export bias of GDP calculations and proposes a viable alternative. Download the original paper.

Lab Experience

CAMP Lab (UCLA Luskin)

Worked under Principal Investigator Dr. Zachary C. Steinert-Threlkeld at the Computational Analysis of Movement and Politics (CAMP) Lab (UCLA Luskin). Researched protest dynamics using computer vision.

City of Monte Sereno

Served as the City Archivist for the City of Monte Sereno conducting a quantitative historical analysis for the City. The final paper was submitted as an internal report to the City Manager and Council.

West Valley College (Social Science Division)

Trained in social science research methods under Professor Jose Bautista. Completed and defended honors thesis on aggregate macroeconomic metric bias under the advisement of Dr. Samuel T. Liu.

Competencies

Courses

Formal coursework in programming, statistics, research methodology, and policy analysis.

Technologies

Proficient in R and Python, including (but not limited to) the dplyr, ggplot, igraph, NumPy, Pandas, and PyTorch packages. I work directly in LaTeX and Markdown for publication drafting.

Skills

APA Style, mixed method research design, grant writing, project management, and team leadership.

Advancing Research Frontiers

If you are seeking a policy researcher who combines methodological rigor with innovative thinking, I am ready to bring my skills and expertise to your project. Connect with me to explore how we can push the boundaries of knowledge and discovery.

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