I currently work as an Assistant Professor of Management in the Rucks Department of Management at Louisiana State University, where my research broadly focuses on leadership and teams within the field of Organizational Behavior. I’m most curious about how leadership unfolds as a system of behaviors, often shared across individuals—rather than a single formal role—and how these dynamics influence team and individual effectiveness, especially in the face of adversity. My work examines how people lead, adapt, and collaborate in response to crises, backlash, and other high-pressure situations, with the goal of advancing insight into what enables leaders, teams, and their members to stay resilient, effective, and aligned under strain.