I am a doctoral student in political theory. My research undertakes a comparative analysis of political education in the work of a handful of theorists who are known for their views on this topic (Rousseau, Tocqueville, J.S. Mill). I then use this analysis as a frame for interpreting Max Weber’s ideas about political education and popular power in modern democracy. Unlike the former theorists, Weber generally isn't thought to have strong views on citizenship because his theoretical sociology and his public discourse on politics emphasize the importance of charismatic leadership. My research aims to reconceive Weber as a political educator alongside his better-known predecessors, and as someone with a distinctive programme of political education for citizens of modern states.

Prior to coming to Victoria University of Wellington I worked in marketing for over a decade, and as contingent faculty at Flagler College, where I taught first-year writing-intensive courses in the humanities. I have also held the role of Tutor at the University of Auckland, and Graduate Teaching Assistant at Indiana University and the University of New Hampshire. My most recent community service includes work for the City of Saint Augustine (Florida) as a Steering Committee member for the Lincolnville neighborhood community redevelopment area.