I am a 4th year Social Psychology Ph.D. Candidate at Duke University (advisor: Dr. Sarah Gaither).

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Broadly, my work focuses on how people perceive and reason about groups that have no clear prototype (e.g., Multiracial or Asian populations) and how this often leads to identity misperceptions. In turn, I also center how these groups process identity misperceptions. By doing do, my research provides a framework to further assess the gaps between identity misperceptions and the effects of experiencing these misperceptions on these populations' mental health.

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Future work will extend this framework to examine systemic challenges faced by non-prototypical groups, and how perceived non-prototypicality may lead decision-makers to view these groups’ social issues as less legitimate or less worthy of attention.​

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Outside of research, I enjoy spending time with my cat Sage, cooking, growing my plant collection, practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu, reading fiction, and exploring history. Feel free to reach out — I’m always open to collaboration, consultation, or conversation.

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Research Interest: Intergroup Dynamics, Stereotyping, Social Cognition, Minority Mental Health.