Research & Studies:
I am a PhD student in Slavic Languages and Literatures at Yale University. My research focuses on contemporary Belarusian literature, culture, and political art. I am also broadly interested in the study of religion, nationalism, and transnational movements in Eastern Europe. Occasionally, I write book reviews. I was awarded a Fulbright Schuman Open Research Grant to do dissertation research in the EU during the 2024–2025 academic year. I plan to spend that time writing about communities of Belarusian artists and political dissidents in Poznan, Poland; Vilnius, Lithuania; and Berlin, Germany.
My interest in Belarus began when I received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) and moved to Viciebsk, Belarus in 2018–2019. A country, culture, and history formerly unknown to me became my favorite lens through which to examine literature and art and its effect on individuals and groups, the choices we make, and the values we hold.
Miscellaneous
In my free time, I enjoy running (not quickly), barre, hiking, and spending time with my pets and partner. I have a mildly concerning obsession with pretzels and vanilla bean ice cream.
