Teaching
Philosophy
My teaching emphasizes experiential learning that connects theory to real-world contexts, fostering deeper understanding and engagement. By integrating critical reflection and diverse cultural viewpoints, I aim to cultivate students’ ability to think analytically and act ethically. Ultimately, my goal is to empower students to become critically informed, culturally competent global citizens who can contribute to an increasingly complex, interconnected world.
My teaching repertoire includes courses in the disciplines of anthropology, environmental policy, and international development, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels:
​University of Maryland, College Park, MD
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Changing Climate, Changing Cultures
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Immigration Policy, Immigrant Lives ​
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Conservation and Indigenous Peoples in Latin America
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Introduction to Socio-Cultural and Linguistic Anthropology
UN-mandated University for Peace, San José, Costa Rica
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Research Methods
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Environment, Development, and Conflict
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University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
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Introduction to International Environmental Studies
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