I am an Associate Professor of Military and Security Studies at the USAF Air Command and Staff College, working in the School for Advanced Nuclear Deterrence Studies (SANDS). I earned my PhD from Notre Dame in 2016, and my M.A. in 2013. I received my B.A. (summa cum laude) in Political Science and Economics, with a minor in Chinese Studies from Northern Illinois University in 2011.

My research centers on international security, with a particular focus on national security policy, civil-military relations, and nuclear deterrence. Currently, I am working on projects related to interoperability, military professionalism, and a comparative study of the efficacy of the Iranian and North Korea nuclear sanctions.