Specializations

• Adult attachment
• Romantic attraction
• Close relationships
• Relationship initiation
• Relationship dissolution

Research Description

My research focuses on the early stages of adult romantic relationships. What factors influence the features people find attractive in a potential partner? How do people navigate the development of a new romantic bond? I examine these questions through the lens of adult attachment theory, which highlights the lasting impact of early childhood experiences. 

Education

• 2011 - M.A. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• 2007 - B.A. Northwestern University

Courses

• Social Psychology (Spring 2012)