Research Discipline/Bio
I am a PhD student in Economics and Education. I specializes in the intersections between higher education, public policy, and labor markets in the U.S., focusing on the many economic and social factors that impact college student decision-making and institutions’ abilities to better serve their students. Through my research, I strive to address factors that limit students’ access to and success in postsecondary education — especially for underserved and underrepresented student groups — in order to improve learning and career opportunities for individuals across the country.
Educational Background
M.A. in Economics, Columbia University, 2021
B.S. in Economics, University of Oregon Clark Honors College, 2017
Honors/Awards
Student Research Grant, Economics and Education Doctoral Student Award, Teachers College Columbia University, 2025
Postsecondary Education Applied Research (PEAR) Fellowship, 2022 - present
“Best Individual Honors Thesis,” University of Oregon Economics Departmental Award, 2017
Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society, Inducted 2017
Publications/Exhibitions
Klempin, S. C., Griffin, S., Monahan, T. J., Anderson, M. N., & Brock, T. (2024). Pandemic relief spending and recovery strategies: Findings From a survey of community colleges in six states. Accelerating Recovery in Community Colleges Network and Community College Research Center.
Daniels Sarica, H., Monahan, T., & Anderson, M. (2024). An analysis of federal pandemic relief funding at community colleges. Accelerating Recovery in Community Colleges Network and Community College Research Center.
Last Updated: Feb 10, 2025