I pursue creative approaches to build on theories of the policy process and public management, and to develop new knowledge for real-world problem solving. My research focuses on collaboration,  representation, and cognition to address water and energy governance challenges.

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My research is dedicated to improving understanding of climate adaptation, to navigating the uncertainty and complexity of planning, and to informing policy innovation. I address key puzzles by employing inferential social network analysis, linear modeling, and automated text analysis. Through these efforts, I seek to reduce vulnerability in natural and human systems.​​