I just defended my PhD dissertation, which examines the distributive politics and unequal consequences of natural resource governance in South America, using cases of gold mining in Brazil and deforestation in Bolivia.

Full circle moments presenting my JMP (“Deforestation as patronage”) in Bolivia during the past month. Thanks to the amazing organizers at the Universidad Católica Boliviana, CIPCA and IBIF, I got to share my work with Bolivian colleagues, and once again learn from their reactions and insights.

Finally made the transition to blue sky. Here’s winding down in the gorgeous Chilean Patagonia over the holidays, after an intense job market season.