I’m a writer and lecturer in English at Stanford University, where I received my PhD in Modern Thought and Literature. My writing and teaching focus on the changing contours and textures of aesthetic experience in the contemporary. I write about a diverse range of objects, from autofiction to fan fiction; from latex sculptures to chill lo-fi beats. I teach writing and literature in all sorts of settings, including in one-on one tutoring and advising.

I am also an experienced editor—I’ve helped authors across genres, from academic articles to essayistic nonfiction to science writing, bring out the best in their work. I’ve worn many other hats besides: writing consultant, product manager, business analyst, proofreader, model validation expert for LLMs, and higher-education program administrator. If you have a project that needs any of these roles or just want to drop a line, feel free to get in touch.

My academic writing has appeared in Post45, Swamp Souths: Literary and cultural ecologies (LSU Press 2020) and A Gallery Guide to the Melancholy Museum (Cantor Arts Center 2019). I’ve also written cultural criticism and reviews for The New Yorker, The Nation, Paris Review, n+1, and The Drift, among other places.

I occasionally make music, which you can find here.