I am an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology at Pomona College.

My research lies in the areas of political sociology and contentious politics with macro, historical, and comparative approaches. I am interested in how institutions, including the state, shape political action and how institutions are in turn shaped by broader processes, including culture. Currently, I study the ideological dimensions of revolution, movement radicalism and political violence, and the impact of globalization on states and societies.

I enjoy teaching and believe it is an integral part of scholarship. My current course topics include political sociology, social movements, and research methodology.