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I am a Lecturer in the School of Political Science, Public Affairs, Legal and Security Studies at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
My research focuses on public opinion regarding environmental issues, particularly climate change and water issues. My current research examines how a human rights-based approach influences public perceptions and attitudes toward climate change with a focus on political predispositions and gender differences.
I also serve as a Lead Fellow at the Center for Survey Research and Policy Analysis (CSRPA) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. In this role, I lead a research project on public opinion regarding water issues in the Rio Grande Valley and participate in diverse survey research projects.
I received my Ph.D. in Political Science and my M.S. in Social Data Analytics and Research from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2025. Previously, I participated in the research project, "International Exchange and Training for Human Rights Policy," funded by the 100K Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund in collaboration with Universidad EAFIT in Medellín, Colombia. I was also a recipient of the Adam Smith Fellowship from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University in 2024.