Professional Bio

I am a Research Health Economist and Statistician at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM), where I also serve as the Director of the Data and Decision Sciences Program. My work is dedicated to using empirical methods to drive evidence-based decisions, particularly in optimizing the health and performance of Warfighters.

In addition to my position at USARIEM, I hold appointments as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Economics at Bentley University and the Department of Economics at Old Dominion University.

Curriculum Vitae

Expertise and Focus

As an applied economist and statistician, I specialize in identifying causal relationships within large, complex datasets using quasi-experimental designs and advanced machine learning techniques, which I apply to diverse data sources, including medical and administrative records, surveys, and experimental findings. The core of my research is understanding how various policies and interventions affect Warfighter health outcomes and performance.

Academic and Professional Background

I earned a Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut (2019), and both an M.B.A. and an M.A. from Old Dominion University (2013). Prior to my current role, I served as an Assistant Professor of Economics at Virginia Military Institute. My undergraduate studies were split between Virginia Tech and Old Dominion University, where I earned a B.A. in Economics with a minor in Applied Mathematics.

Beyond Academia

Before starting graduate school, I gained valuable operational experience as an Assistant Manager of Culinary Operations at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA. As a hobby, I am an avid basketball player.

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