Research and Interests

I am predominantly interested in phonology and its interfaces with phonetics and morphosyntax. As my work primarily focuses on underrepresented languages, fieldwork is an important aspect in my research. Most of my work has focused on Tz'utujil, a Mayan language spoken in Guatemala. Recently I have collaborated with Lydia Quevedo on a project investigating child language acquisition of absolutive agreement morphology in Mayan languages. Additionally, I am working on an NSF funded project with researchers at Georgetown University documenting and analyzing Awutu (Kwa), spoken in Ghana.