I am a political economist, associate professor of public policy and political science at Duke University, co-director of the Duke Program on Climate, Resilience, and Mobility, and non-resident fellow at the Center for Global Development. My research lies at the intersection of international relations and development, with a focus on foreign aid, migration, climate change, food security, and the intersection of these areas, particularly with regard to climate change adaptation and the development of institutions for global public goods. I received my PhD in Politics and Master of Public Affairs from Princeton University and a BA from the University of Rochester.

My research page contains information on my book, Targeted Development: Industrialized Country Strategy in a Globalizing World (Oxford, 2018); journal articles that have appeared in BMJ: Global Health, International Organization, Journal of Politics, and World Development; invited contributions to edited volumes; and work in progress. I have advised or consulted with USAID and the World Bank.

I regularly engage with policymakers, media, and general audiences on topics related to my areas of expertise. Check out policy reports and briefs, blog posts, podcasts, webinars, and media interviews, some of which are suitable as teaching resources in high school and college classrooms.

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