2008
- Dissertation: A Strategic Coalitions Framework: Conflict Over Education Policy Within and Between CoalitionsCommittee: Susan Clarke (Chair), J. Samuel FitchMajor Fields: Public PolicyPh.D. 2008Board member, Center for Learner Equity;
- Dissertation: Perceived Motivations In the Political ArenaCommittee: Jennifer Wolak (Chair), Vanessa Baird, Kenneth Bickers, John McIver, Charles JuddMajor Fields: American PoliticsPh.D. 2008Professor of Political Science, Loyola
- Dissertation: Great Expectations: Domestic Expectations, Conflict Outcomes, and The Duration Of Leadership TenureCommittee: David Leblang (Chair), Allan Stam, Hein Goemans, Steve Chan, Thomas ZeilerMajor Fields: International
- Dissertation: Beyond Chadha: The Modern Legislative Veto As Macropolitical ConflictCommittee: Scott Adler (Chair), Kenneth BickersMajor Fields: American PoliticsPh.D. 2008Department Chair, Director of Graduate Studies, Associate
- Dissertation: Windows Of Opportunity And Military Escalation: Bringing Diplomatic Factors Back-InCommittee: Roland Paris (Chair), Susan ClarkeMajor Fields: International RelationsPh.D. 2008Senior Research Fellow, National Defense