I am an Associate Professor of Political Science at Purdue University Northwest. Previously, I have taught at the University of Tampa and the University of Kentucky. I received my PhD from the Department of Political Science at the University of Kentucky. Broadly speaking, my primary research focuses on executive power.

My dissertation examined how, why, and the extent to which presidents issue unilateral directives - e.g., executive orders, signing statements, proclamations, etc. - to make public policy. As part of this project, I received a Dissertation Year Fellowship Award from the Graduate School at the University of Kentucky. My dissertation also examines the relationship between public opinion and presidential unilateral action. Last, I explore the inter-branch dynamics of the executive and the judiciary branches in relation to unilateral executive power. Extending these works, I also examine unilateral decision-makings by governors at the state-level.

In addition, due to my broad methodology training, I also engage in a variety of other research projects, including projects in bureaucratic appointments, economic sanctions , public opinion and terrorism in Israel.

My research and teaching interests include: American Political Institutions, Public Opinion, American Political Behavior, and Research Methodology.

Previously, I graduated summa cum laude and received a B.A. in Political Science from  Valdosta State University.