I teach and assist courses that connect data, economics, and real-world decision making in agriculture and food systems. My approach emphasizes applied problem solving, clear communication of data insights, and inclusive classroom engagement for students with varied backgrounds in agriculture.

Current & Recent Courses

AREC 380A: Dynamics of Agricultural and Food Markets and Policy (Colorado State University, Fall 2025) TA for new course co-taught by former USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Dr. Dawn Thilmany. Graduate, undergraduate, and Extension mix; hybrid in-person and virtual.

AREC 230: Agricultural Data Management and Analysis (Instructor of Record, CSU, Spring 2025). Introductory data management and visualization in Excel for agricultural applications using publicly available agricultural and resource data.

Additional Teaching Assistant Roles (selected)

(CICER: Cornell Institute for Chinese Economic Research)

Teaching Philosophy

My goal as an educator is to create a welcoming and inclusive classroom in agricultural economics where all students, regardless of whether they have a background in agriculture, feel valued and capable of success. I aim to make economics engaging and approachable by connecting core concepts to real world issues in food, agriculture, and natural resources that resonate with students’ experiences and interests. Through thoughtful course design and active learning, I strive to spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and support students in developing the tools they need to ask meaningful questions and pursue their own intellectual interests.