I’ve enjoyed research and academic life for as long as I can remember. As someone who has been naturally curious about nearly everything and enjoys teaching, my academic life has always paralleled my professional career. While I had originally started off in undergrad thinking that I would pursue a doctorate in the long-run, I came late to this action in my life – beginning my MBA as I was approaching my 40th birthday and then shifting to a second masters program and a path to a PhD in my mid-40s.
Research Interests
I am deeply invested in digital communication and its implications for contemporary society.
I am particularly intrigued by the impact and methodologies of the alt-right in constructing their own narrative of truth, reflecting my focus on the blurred lines between intelligence operations and mis/disinformation campaigns.
I aim to improve our understanding of the power dynamics in digital spaces, the actors involved, and the potential for cooperation and conflict within this arena.
MA Dissertation
Title
A Discursive Analysis of Donald Trump and the American Alt-Right’s Conception of Truth and its implications for Public Discourse
Education
- PhD Student, Management and Public Service, Hamline University (2023 – Present)
- Master of Arts, International Relations & Contemporary War, Department of War Studies, King’s College, London (2023)
- Associateship of King’s College (AKC), King’s College, London (2023)
- Masters, Business Administration (MBA), Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota (2014)
- Executive Certificate, National Preparedness Leadership Initiative Executive Program, JFK School of Government, Harvard University (2012)
- BS, Criminal Justice Administration, University of Phoenix (2008)
Current Appointments
- None
Previous Appointments
- Humphrey Policy Fellows Advisory Board, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota (2021 – 2023)
- Member, Academic Board, King’s College, London (2020 – 2021)
- Editor in Chief, Strife Blog & Journal, Department of War Studies, King’s College, London (2020 – 2021)
- Managing Editor, Strife Blog, Strife Blog & Journal, Department of War Studies, King’s College, London (2019 – 2020)
- Associate Member, Forum for Private Security Research, Department of Defence Studies, King’s College, London (2019 – 2021)
- Academic Representative, Department of War Studies (2019 – 2021)
- Humphrey Policy Fellow, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota (2016 – 2017)
- Senior Fellow, Center for Cyber and Homeland Security, Auburn University (2017 – 2021)
- Member, Executive MBA Alumni Board of Advisors, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota