My research is largely driven by questions concerning the nature of reality tracking.
I am a PhD candidate in the Department of Philosophy at the University of California, Irvine.
I work primarily at the intersection of philosophy of mind and epistemology. On the epistemology side, I am especially interested in how certain types of beliefs such as delusions, religious beliefs, and conspiracy theories differ from prototypical beliefs. On the philosophy of mind side, I’m interested non-veridical perception as well as mental imagery (especially aphantasia). In my dissertation, I am working on an account of delusions which centers on epistemic roles of imagination. Although it’s not my main area of research, I also have a strong interest in modern philosophy, especially the work of Descartes and Hume.
Prior to coming to UCI, I received my MA in Philosophy at Georgia State University, where I was a Brains and Behavior Fellow. Before that, I received a B.S. in philosophy as well as a B.S. in Electronic Media & Film from Towson, University.
I also have a significant interest in pedagogy. Drawing from my experience as a first-generation student, I strive to make philosophy, as well as academia more generally, accessible and relevant across diverse backgrounds.
Outside of academia, I make art, practice jiu-jitsu, and share my living space with a very good yet equally neurotic dog.
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