I am an assistant professor at Oklahoma State University in the Department of Agricultural Economics. My research and Extension programming both focus on regional economic development, downtown revitalization, local entrepreneurship, and a variety of other topics aimed toward strengthening rural economies. I earned my Ph.D. in public policy & management from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs (Ohio State University).
Ph.D. in Public Policy & Management, 2021
Ohio State University
M.A. in Geography & Urban Studies, 2016
Temple University
B.S. in Geography, 2014
Brigham Young University
These are the various topic areas that I am currently researching.
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Mid-Continent Regional Science Association Annual Conference
American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association (AREUEA) January Meeting
Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) Annual Conference
Upjohn Institute & Chicago Federal Reserve Bank Research Workshop
Extension publications include reports and fact sheets that provide research-based information on a wide variety of topics.
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