Professional Bio

I am a Health Economist and Research 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 an appointment as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Economics at Bentley 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 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 the 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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