I would be remiss not to introduce my scholarly partner, who has been by my side since my freshman year of undergraduate studies and throughout my Ph.D. journey. Meet Sunny, my seven-year-old Goldendoodle—an expert napper with an unparalleled talent for begging for treats. I truly could not have navigated my academic journey without him.

Sunny used to live on my homepage, but it felt time to be a bit more grown-up—or at least attempt to be. While it may not be the best idea to feature my “child” on the first page when applying for jobs, he has been a favorite among visitors. So now, Sunny has his own page. Enjoy.