I grew up in Columbus, Ohio and Auburn, Alabama. I received a BA in Economics from Southern Methodist University, and a PhD in Economics from West Virginia University.
I currently live in Fargo, North Dakota with my husband, Alex, and our dog, Nelson. We frequent local breweries and spend as much time outside as the Fargo weather permits. I’m an avid sports fan: Cincinnati Bengals, New York Liberty, and Milwaukee Bucks (in that order). In my free time I like to cook, restore antique furniture, and watch trashy reality TV.