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Hello! I’m Alex!

Ph.D. Candidate at Georgia State University

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About

An experienced researcher, intern, and editor committed to pursuing graduate studies in Political Science with a focus on the intersection of American political institutions and public policy. Throughout my life, I’ve approached every challenge with enthusiasm, creativity, and ceaseless desire to achieve success. This passion and drive have paved the way to countless opportunities, unique experiences and exceptional relationships both personally and professionally. If you’re interested in learning more about me, keep reading or get in touch.

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My Experience

Roles & Responsibilities

Graduate Research Assistant,
Georgia State University

August 2020 - Present

Assisting with supporting academic programing and creating departmental coursework. Additionally, conducting research exploring the elite-level speech content, evaluating elite-level social media usage, and classifying legislation.

Graduate Fellow, Scholars Strategy Network

July 2022 - Present

Providing administrative and organizational support for the Georgia Network of SSN. Developing programing and networking to support election integrity efforts in Georgia.

Graduate Fellow,
The Council of State Governments

April 2022 - June 2023

Provided non-partisan research and research driven policy support for state legislators throughout the Southeast. Assisted with preparing public facing material in a wide array of policy areas.

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Academics

Learning & Living

PhD Political Science,
Georgia State University

August 2020 - Present

Major Field: American Politics

Minor Field: Public Law

MA Political Science,
Georgia State University

August 2020 - May 2022

Concentration: American Politics
Masters in Passing Paper: Here’s How You Should Pass It: Interest Group Influence and Model Legislation in the U.S. Congress

BA Political Science & American Studies,
Erskine College

August 2016 - May 2020

Minors: History & Psychology

Capstone Research Project: Single Issue Voting in the American Southeast
Senior Theses: Many Houses, Many Realms: Collapse of Coalition Governing and Perceived Support for the EU
(Political Science), Star Trek: Where No Country Has Gone Before (American Studies)

My Skill Set

What I Do

Research
 

Traditional Library

Teaching
 

Lecture Room

Public Facing Scholarship

Newspaper
Government Building Columns

"Let us tenderly and kindly cherish therefore, the means of knowledge. Let us dare to read, think, speak, and write."

John Adams

Let’s Connect

1035 Langdale Hall, 38 Peachtree Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30303

(803) 236-6567

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