I am currently a fifth-year Sociology/Social Demography PhD candidate working at Michigan's Population Studies Center. I also have a Master of Science in Information, with a specialization in User-Centered Agile Development. My research interests lie at the intersections of relationship formation and online dating environments, user and relational autonomy, and fertility intentions, with a particular focus on voluntary childlessness.

I am passionate about creating products and experiences that empower marginalized and underrepresented communities. My approach combines user-centered design with insights from social science and computational methods to develop inclusive solutions that resonate across diverse contexts. I embrace interdisciplinarity as a core strength, drawing from multiple perspectives to inform both my academic and professional work.

Hi, I'm Erika!

Social Scientist | Product Strategist | UX Researcher

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