About Me
I am a quantitative social scientist with a Ph.D. in sociology from Louisiana State University, specializing in environmental hazards research, geospatial analysis, climate change, and community resilience. My work examines how hazards and environmental risks affect communities, with particular attention to social inequality, housing, and recovery outcomes.
Through my doctoral research, I examined how climate change attributable flooding from Hurricane Harvey influenced housing markets and flood insurance participation across neighborhoods with different socioeconomic characteristics.
Beyond academic research, I work with local governments along the Mississippi Gulf Coast to support flood risk assessments and resilience planning initiatives. This work brings together spatial analysis, local knowledge, and the practical challenges of planning for environmental change.
Research Interests
Human Dimensions of Environmental Change | Community Resilience | Climate Adaptation and Risk Management | Social Vulnerability | Housing and Insurability
Methods
Spatial & Quantitative Analysis | Survey Design & Analysis | Data Visualization & Cartography | Vulnerability & Risk Assessment
Tools
R | ArcGIS | ArcGIS Online | QGIS | Google Colab