My research is at the intersection of gender, security studies and queer theory. I research LGBTQ inclusion in Women, Peace and Security practices as well as queer analysis of security studies more broadly. 

With my research I bridge a feminist security studies approach with queer theory to offer a more complete gender analysis of how the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security resolutions impact lesbian, bisexual and transgender women living in conflict-related environments. The central contribution of my research is a queer security analysis of women’s experiences in conflict-related environments. I am also interested in considering how best to include LGBTQ individuals in peacebuilding initiatives in post-conflict environments.

My book Queering Women, Peace and Security
:Expanding Feminist Approaches to Gender in Peacebuilding does the following:

• Addresses a gap in the understanding of how LGBTQ women factor within the United Nation's Women, Peace and Security agenda
• Features interviews with practitioners of WPS to reveal their understandings of "gender" and "women"
• Provides concrete recommendations for taking a more inclusive approach to gender in post-conflict peacebuilding
  Includes insights from LGBTQ movements in Colombia and Northern Ireland

I am invested in co-developing a community of practice on queer justice, peace and security practitioners so welcome being in touch with anyone doing this week. 

Please also do reach out to me to send you any of my work you have trouble accessing.