About

My research examines working-class identities, gender, race—and how they intersect to shape ideas about political representation. 

More specifically, I explore class inequality and the ways multiple identities and life experiences influence political candidates. My work investigates how class intersects with race, ethnicity, and gender to shape the ways candidates and politicians present themselves, with a particular emphasis on their occupational backgrounds. I also study how voters perceive working-class candidates. Understanding voter attitudes helps scholars and policymakers gain deeper insights into the types of candidates that voters want to see, support, and elect. Methodologically, I use mixed-methods approaches, including observational data, interviews, and survey experiments.

Before beginning my Ph.D. at Michigan State University, I earned a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

In my spare time, I enjoy reading Latinx fiction, writing poetry, cuddling with my dogs, crafting jewelry, and trying new foods.