I am a sociologist interested in investigating how identities shape—and are shaped by—social, political, and historical forces. Specifically, I am interested in racial, ethnic, and sectarian dynamics in both the United States and the Middle East. I hold a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Sociology from Michigan State University.
My research uses both qualitative and quantitative methods to examine how identities are constructed and deconstructed. I focus on how ethnic and sectarian narratives influence individual and collective attitudes, behaviors, and experiences.
Currently, I wrok as a Reseach Analyst with Metro Humans. I have previsouly taught in Vanderbilt’s Sociology Department, where I designed and led courses including Introduction to Sociology, American Social Movements, and Racial and Ethnic Minorities. My teaching centers on helping students critically analyze structures of power and inequality while fostering intellectual empathy and inclusive dialogue.
Check out my latest children’s book titled: Nashville, the Little Kurdistan https://a.co/d/bdHCRWJ
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