Welcome!
I am an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department at the University of Arizona. My areas of specialization are Greek and Roman Ancient Philosophy and Ethics.
The goal of my research is to understand the ways in which our imperfect human nature limits how virtuous we can become and what we can do about it. I address this question at the intersection of ancient proposals and current concerns in ethics. To learn more about my research and access paper drafts, click here.
In the past, I held postdoctoral positions at Harvard University and Columbia University. I completed my Ph.D., M.Phil., and M.A. in Classical Studies at Columbia University and my Licentiate degree in Philosophy (summa cum laude) at the University of Buenos Aires. You can find my complete CV here.
I have taught courses in Departments of Philosophy, Classics, and Columbia’s Core Curriculum. I share teaching resources and syllabi here.
In 2018, I won Columbia’s Presidential Award for Outstanding Teaching. Afterward, I was selected to be a member of the Presidential Teaching Award Committee. This allowed me to think further about what it means to be a good teacher in general and a good philosophy teacher in particular.
In addition to my departmental service responsibilities, I have been involved in several events and initiatives that promote and support diversity in the discipline of Philosophy. For example, I co-organized the MAP (Minorities and Philosophy) chapter at Columbia, mentored undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds, and co-organized the 1st Latinx Philosophers Conference. I am now a member of the Conference’s steering committee—its 9th edition just took place at Penn State University.
In my free time, I like to learn about human emotions. This informs both my academic work and my public philosophy. I even hosted a podcast about them!
