I am a sociologist who studies popular beliefs and moral judgments about the economy, especially how technological change and market outcomes are portrayed, evaluated, and anticipated.

My work examines foundational questions about culture and economy raised by social theory, centering on how public perceptions reflect material circumstances and reproduce or reshape political ideologies.

I use a range of qualitative methods, including interviews, focus groups, and content analysis. My research appears in Work and Occupations, Socius, Quality & Quantity, New Media & Society, and Sociological Perspectives. I am also an experienced instructor of Sociological Theory, Introduction to Sociology, and Social Stratification.

I am completing my PhD in Sociology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with an expected graduation date of May 2025.