I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Florida International University. My academic research lies at the intersection of feminist philosophy, the philosophy of race, and twentieth-century French and German philosophy. My broader interests include Stoicism, Buddhist philosophy, and psychology.
Inspired by the idea of philosophy as a way of life, I seek to write and teach about timely topics with the aim of showing how philosophical reflection can help us lead flourishing lives. I have published on beauty trends, such as the thigh gap obsession, on the experience of mixed-race individuals, and on the pioneering feminist author Simone de Beauvoir.
My essays for a general audience have appeared in Psyche, Medium, Notre Dame's Philosophy as a Way of Life blog, and other venues. In addition, I have appeared on the Overthink Podcast and been interviewed for a VOGUE article on body positivity, an Atlantic article on having conversations with children about beauty, and a New York Times article on body inclusivity and swimwear.
Before arriving at FIU, I completed my B.A. and Ph.D. at Harvard University.
Inspired by the idea of philosophy as a way of life, I seek to write and teach about timely topics with the aim of showing how philosophical reflection can help us lead flourishing lives. I have published on beauty trends, such as the thigh gap obsession, on the experience of mixed-race individuals, and on the pioneering feminist author Simone de Beauvoir.
My essays for a general audience have appeared in Psyche, Medium, Notre Dame's Philosophy as a Way of Life blog, and other venues. In addition, I have appeared on the Overthink Podcast and been interviewed for a VOGUE article on body positivity, an Atlantic article on having conversations with children about beauty, and a New York Times article on body inclusivity and swimwear.
Before arriving at FIU, I completed my B.A. and Ph.D. at Harvard University.
