I am a Visiting Assistant Professor of American Religions at Occidental College.

Trained in material culture approaches to the study of religion, I consider the materially messy, affective, embodied, and sensory ways in which religion is practiced and lived. This approach to my research shapes my teaching, where I aim to create an interactive, inclusive, and experiential classroom environment where students can empathetically learn about the diversity and complexity of religious traditions and practices.

My research focuses on the relationship between religion, media, consumption, and waste in the United States. My current book project, Enchanting the Home: Rituals of Disposal, examines the contemporary decluttering trend with a focus on the enchantments of disposal and the politics of disposability.

Learn more about my research and teaching.