Hi, welcome to my page. I am a PhD candidate at the Graduate Center, City University of New York, program in Social-Personality Psychology working with Michelle Fine and Suzanne Ouellette.

My research interests broadly focus on the interactions between the self and other and the ways in which such interactions influence an individual’s sense of identity and self-understanding. I approach this topic through a variety of research paradigms including: feminist theory, aesthetics (particularly theatre/performance), personality theory, and psychodynamics. In terms of methodology, I have experience with participant observation, focus groups, group interviews, individual interviews, and quantitative survey methods (particularly online surveying).

Most recently I have been interested in expanding the dialogical self theory, as it has been developed by Hermans and others, into areas of personality and adolescent development. For my dissertation I will explore modern adolescent development in the U.S. and investigate how the arts, and theatre in particular, provide a vital outlet for expression for today’s youth.

For more information on my research experience, conference presentations, papers and teaching experience(s) please see my Curriculum Vitae. If you have any more questions or would like to contact me directly, please click the “Contact Me” button above.