My research explores how people with varying ways of thinking come together, the outcomes of these collaborations, and how organizations can either harness these differences for innovation or mitigate the tensions they create. I am particularly interested in leadership emergence within diverse teams, examining how identity-related factors influence who rises to leadership and how they are recognized. Beyond individual teams, I take a broader perspective by investigating multiteam systems and social networks to understand work group inclusion and the larger structural forces that impact team functioning.
Before coming to Michigan State University, I pursued my studies in psychology at the University of Central Florida, earning my degree with honors in 2021. During my time there, I engaged in research focusing on personality and interpersonal relationships within the Personality and Relationship Development/Dynamics (PRDD) laboratory. My academic journey also included participating in a research study during an internship at Florida International University.
