Conflict Transcendence;Regional Conflict Resolution/Prevention; International Relations Theory (general); Soft Power; Collective Security and Security Communities; Global Governance; Peace; China; Sino-Indian relations; Constructivism; Private Military Firms.

I regularly contributes to the World Policy Journal blog, Foreign Policy in Focus, International Affairs Forum, among other outlets, and have published a several journal articles.

Currently I am an independent research consultant, and on occasion, I publish poetry.

Read many of my essays here.

EDUCATION

The New School University - May 2008
M.A. International Affairs, Concentration - Conflict & Security

International Field Program - Kunming, China - Summer 2007
Field research in Kunming, Chengdu, Xian and Beijing, China

McKendree College, May 2003
B.A. Political Science, Minor: International Relations

National Youth Leadership Forum on Defense, Intelligence, and Diplomacy, February 1996

EXPERIENCE

Associate Fellow, World Policy Institute - current

Research Consultant (independent), May 2008-present

World Policy Institute, Sep. 2007-May 2008
intern
Editorial and research assistance, World Policy Journal; Website updates and maintenance; assisting with event set-up and logistics; creation of monthly newsletter; research assistance for Senior Fellow Sam Natapoff; training interns for select duties

Research Consultant (independent), Nov. 2007 - Mar. 2008

Uniforce International, Feb. 2004-Sep. 2005
Regional Manager
Coordinated export activities in Washington, Oregon, N. California, Chicago; Developed relationships with potential customers and vendors; Research of steel industries of U.S., China, South East Asia; Supervised office and warehouse team; Maintained database of research and customers; Successfully negotiated long term contracts with major steel companies in California

Montana Conservation Corp (Americorps) six-month contract beginning May 2003
Volunteer
Worked within a team of 8 in Montana and Idaho wildernesses; Projects included trail work, environmental rehab, and community service