I am an educator, sociologist, and law student who works in areas of culture, immigration, and religion. I want to better understand how local communities are created and maintained and to support them in the work of bridging out to others. In 2017, I completed doctoral work at the University of Notre Dame and moved to Bismarck, ND, to work at the University of Mary. I have been on the board of the local non-profit Bismarck Global Neighbors, which provides mentoring, support, and welcome for immigrants, refugees, and other new arrivals to our area. This work led me back to school to gain expertise in our legal system, and I am studying for a J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
