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.

Nicole K. Mayberry is an Assistant Research Professor in ASU's University Design Institute.

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.