About Me

I grew up in Fort Myers, Florida, and later moved to Provo, Utah, to attend Brigham Young University, where I earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting. I began my career in Dallas, Texas, working in Deloitte’s Tax Technology Consulting Group. In 2021, I relocated to Athens, Georgia, to pursue my doctoral studies. I married my husband, Chad, in 2015. We have a Goldendoodle named Lola who brings lots of joy into our lives.

My research examines how organizational systems and evolving team structures shape employee behavior, collaboration, and performance. Within this broad area, I focus on two interrelated themes: (1) how managers control, report, and communicate employee performance, and how these practices influence employee motivation and performance; and (2) how hierarchical team collaboration is evolving in today’s landscape of expanding knowledge and shifting expertise, and strategies for navigating these changes. Although my formal training is in experimental methods, I also conduct research using qualitative semi-structured interviews and field studies. This methodological breadth enables me to select the approach that best addresses each research question, deepens my understanding of organizational systems and team structures, and provides experience generating knowledge that is both theoretically meaningful and economically significant.

I enjoy ballet, both water and downhill skiing, trying new foods and drinks, and perfecting my banana pudding recipe.