I have a background in Theatre and Performing Arts. However, I changed my career path and completed a B.A. in Politics and History at Simon Fraser, an M.A. in Politics at University of Toronto, and a Ph.D. in Politics at York University. My Ph.D. thesis examined Post-Communist nationalism from a theoretical perspective. Specifically, it focused on how the development of nationalism in Soviet and post-Soviet experiences—using Ukrainian nationalism as a case study—could inform theories of nationalism. I have published my research on nationalism in refereed journals, participated in several conferences, written book reviews and conducted a manuscript review. My teaching career has been diverse, having taught graduate courses at University of Waterloo and University of Toronto, and courses in a number of different departments and programs at York. They include Social Science, where I have taught a General Education course on ‘Markets and Democracy’ for several years. In the Politics department, I have taught courses in a wide range of fields, including Canadian (‘Canada’s Social Policy’), Comparative (‘Post-Communist Transitions’), and International Politics (‘Human Rights and the Global Economy’). My current research interests include the Political Economy of nationalism, multiculturalism and immigration policy.

Research Interests

Current Courses

Term	Course Number	Section	Title	Type
Winter 2024	AP/POLS2100 3.0	M	Introduction to Canadian Politics	LECT
Winter 2024	AP/POLS2201 3.0	M	Introduction to International Politics	LECT
Fall/Winter 2023	AP/POLS3255 6.0	A	Human Rights and Global Economy	LECT

Upcoming Courses

Term	Course Number	Section	Title	Type
Summer 2024	AP/POLS2100 3.0	A	Introduction to Canadian Politics	ONLN

I have a background in Theatre and Performing Arts. However, I changed my career path and completed a B.A. in Politics and History at Simon Fraser, an M.A. in Politics at University of Toronto, and a Ph.D. in Politics at York University. My Ph.D. thesis examined Post-Communist nationalism from a theoretical perspective. Specifically, it focused on how the development of nationalism in Soviet and post-Soviet experiences—using Ukrainian nationalism as a case study—could inform theories of nationalism. I have published my research on nationalism in refereed journals, participated in several conferences, written book reviews and conducted a manuscript review. My teaching career has been diverse, having taught graduate courses at University of Waterloo and University of Toronto, and courses in a number of different departments and programs at York. They include Social Science, where I have taught a General Education course on ‘Markets and Democracy’ for several years. In the Politics department, I have taught courses in a wide range of fields, including Canadian (‘Canada’s Social Policy’), Comparative (‘Post-Communist Transitions’), and International Politics (‘Human Rights and the Global Economy’). My current research interests include the Political Economy of nationalism, multiculturalism and immigration policy.

Degrees

PhD Political Science, York University
MA Political Science, University of Toronto
BA Political Science/ History, Simon Fraser University

Research Interests

Current Courses

Term	Course Number	Section	Title	Type
Winter 2024	AP/POLS2100 3.0	M	Introduction to Canadian Politics	LECT
Winter 2024	AP/POLS2201 3.0	M	Introduction to International Politics	LECT
Fall/Winter 2023	AP/POLS3255 6.0	A	Human Rights and Global Economy	LECT

Upcoming Courses

Term	Course Number	Section	Title	Type
Summer 2024	AP/POLS2100 3.0	A	Introduction to Canadian Politics	ONLN