About

My path to studies in Comparative Literature via a BA in Russian Studies from the American University and an MA in English from Andrews University has given me a variety of skills for examining texts and their contexts as well as for translating ideas from one language and culture to another. These complementary skills have informed the way I interact with colleagues and students in my work as a researcher, as an instructor, as a public relations coordinator, and as a technical writer. Because of my experiences working with academic and professional colleagues from around the world, I am committed to fostering diversity in the campus community by making the classroom a safe space for the exchange of ideas about race and ethnicity, gender identity and sexuality, politics, and faith.