SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Written and published two books with academic presses, eight peer-reviewed journal articles, and eleven non-refereed academic publications

Awarded two major national grants including the Fulbright U.S. Scholar and the Harry Frank Guggenheim

Presented ongoing research regularly at conferences or invited talks

Interviewed respondents in fieldwork research and candidates for jobs

Gained administrative skills, including budgeting and planning, as part of the financial management training program and leading my own research projects

Fluent in English, Spanish, and Croatian (native)