Creighton University

Department of Political Science

• Creighton University

• Curriculum Vitae
• 1998-2001. PhD., Political Science, University of Arizona. Tucson, Arizona.
• Dissertation: “Small Parties in Latin America”, Advisor: Brian F. Crisp.
• 1996-1998. M.A., Political Science, University of Arizona. Tucson, Arizona.
• 1990-1994. B.A. Political Science, San José State University. San José, California.

• Comparative Politics, Latin American Politics, Political Institutions, Representation and Electoral Systems.
• Quantitative and Qualitative Skills: Linear and Non-linear regression, Count models, Time series, Elite interviews.
• Language skills: Spanish (native fluency)

• Currently assistant professor, Department of Political Science, August 2006- present.
• Assistant Professor, University of Iowa, Department of Political Science. August 2001- 2005.
• Instructor, University of Arizona, Department of Political Science. Summer 2000, Summer 1999, Spring 1999.
• Editorial Assistant, Political Research Quarterly. University of Arizona. August 1998-June 2000.
• Graduate Associate, University of Arizona, Department of Political Science. August 1998-June 2001.
• Graduate Assistant, University of Arizona, Department of Political Science. August 1996- June 1998.

• American Political Science Association (APSA). Member, 1997-present.
• Latin American Studies Association (LASA). Member, 1997-present.
• Latin American Political Institutions Section (LASA). Member, 1998-present.
• Midwestern Political Science Association (MWPSA). Member, 2001- present.