BACKGROUND

I currently hold appointments in the School of Sustainability and the Center for Social Dynamics and Complexity at Arizona State University. My research focuses on the evolution of collective behavior. Using game theory and agent-based modelling, I study the emergence and dynamics of eusociality, institutions, culture, and social structure across all scales of life. My interests include applications to the field of sustainability, especially regarding international institutions that facilitate the provisioning of global public goods.

Prior to PhD work in theoretical biology and evolutionary economics, I earned an honors B.S. in finance and worked for several years in international finance and accounting. As a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and a certified SQL programmer, I continue to offer consulting services in corporate finance, database applications, and litigation support.