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. After graduation, 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.

My research uses experiments to examine how managers control, measure, report, and communicate employee performance, and how these practices shape employee motivation and job performance. I am especially interested in curiosity, a motivational state that drives individuals to seek new information and deepen their understanding of the world. My dissertation examines whether two informal control systems—specifically, stated organizational values and leader role modeling—can improve creative performance by cultivating employee curiosity.

Beyond my academic work, I enjoy ballet, both water and downhill skiing, exploring new foods and drinks, and perfecting my banana pudding recipe. I also love listening to podcasts, particularly those that spotlight consequential historical figures, trailblazers, and company founders. I also enjoy experimenting with new hobbies—horseback riding and bread making are next on my list.