I am an Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas - Clinton School of Public Service. I received my Ph.D. in Public Affairs from the University of Missouri - Harry S Truman School of Government & Public Affairs and MA in Conflict Transformation from the Eastern Mennonite University - Center for Justice & Peacebuilding. My research interests include public participation, civic engagement, ICT-based coproduction, public budgeting, and organizational performance. My dissertation research examines the effect of participatory budgeting on service performance, the effect of democratization on economic performance, and equity issues in ICT-based coproduction.

Prior to academia, I worked for nearly 20 years, mainly with an international nonprofit organization. I led and managed various peacebuilding and community-based development programs across rural areas, working with governments, international organizations, and local communities.

Please feel free to download a copy of my Curriculum Vitae here.

Outside my professional work, I enjoy travelling and outdoor activities, which continue to shape my appreciation for diverse communities and places.