I am a social psychologist investigating individuals’ perceptions of, motivations for, and engagement in action against social inequalities. My main area of research involves conceptualizing allyship: exploring the diverse ways people define who and what allyship involves, identifying the social psychological factors that encourage (or inhibit) taking action, and comparing the effectiveness of reactive versus proactive strategies for social change. I am particularly interested in disadvantaged group members’ perspectives and outcomes, such as how allyship affects belonging and social fit for those allyship most directly impacts. Although I predominantly use experimental methods, I also use qualitative research methods to describe the beliefs and experiences of those whom social action most directly impacts.
I earned my Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada). I am also a Wesleyan alumnus and thrilled to be back on campus!
