I am a biological and forensic anthropologist and anatomist, and an Associate Professor of Forensic Science at George Mason University. I am interested in applying quantitative genetic methods to study morphological variation in modern humans. My current research studies how growth influences morphological variation in human limb elements, and how different evolutionary forces affect that process.

I also have an interest in forensic anthropology. I interned with The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) for a year and worked on excavating and identifying Somali Civil War victims with the Peruvian Forensic Anthropology Team (EPAF) in Somaliland for two field seasons. Part of my research examines how populations differ in growth patterns and how these differences can be applied to forensic settings. I currently work on forensic cases with Cris Hughes in central Illinois.

I enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge with students. I have been an instructor for Biology of Human Behavior (ANTH143) and Forensic Science (ANTH246), a TA for Biological Anthropology (ANTH240), Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (MCB244 and MCB246), and Introduction to Anthropology (ANTH101). I also guest lectured for Human Biological Variation (ANTH241) and Biological Anthropology (ANTH240). Figuring out how to explain complex topics to students is a very rewarding experience to me. I believe students often bring in new perspectives which can improve my teaching abilities and help my research reach a wider audience.