I am currently Professor of Sociology at The Catholic University of America, where I also direct the Institutional Flourishing Lab. I hold bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Management from St. Francis Xavier University and HEC Montreal respectively, and a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Notre Dame.

My research (see CV here) examines the role of culture in religious, economic, and scientific institutions around the world. Drawing on a wide range of methodologies—surveys, interviews, ethnography, experiments, and archival research—I examine how cultural and institutional factors shape mental health and well-being. I am currently working on projects that examine flourishing in religious and scientific organizations, the role of aesthetics and spirituality among scientists, and the relationship between innovation and religion/spirituality.

I am also the founder of Beauty At Work, a platform which includes a YouTube channel and podcast exploring how beauty can both foster and inhibit our flourishing in a variety of domains, such as science, business, religion, justice, and more. Learn more below.