I hold a PhD in Political Science from the University of North Texas (2021). My research interests center on the modern scientific project and its relationship to religion and political life.

Stella Rouse is the director of the Hispanic Research Center and professor in the School of Politics and Global Studies. Her research examines how identities inform representation, political behavior, and participation.

Shirvin Zeinalzadeh is an expert in security, conflict and diplomacy, Iran and the Middle East. His current award-winning work looks at collective action, and what pushes protestors to move from 'Tweets to Streets'.

Asher holds an MPP from ASU in 2018, they are an economist with the State of Arizona. They have over a decade of experience in the government, nonprofit, and higher education fields in multiple roles.