About Me

In my research, I combine theoretically grounded conceptual frameworks with state-of-the-art computational methods and rigorous experimental designs. Together, these approaches allow me to examine how communication reveals the hidden obstacles experienced by marginalized social groups. My work thus far has uncovered how implicit biases and stereotypes hinder inclusive prosperity, specifically in hiring and employment contexts.

As a junior lecturer, I tackled teaching both theoretical and methodological topics, and, in all instances, my approach rested on helping students see research as a skill that can help them reflect on our world more thoughtfully. Through this approach, I was able to inspire curiosity and self-efficacy in my students, allowing them to discover their own path.

Interests
  • Algorithmic bias
  • Communication and online communities
  • Computational social science and machine learning
Education
  • Ph.D. in Communication Science (approved, expected defense in 2026), 2025

    University of Amsterdam

  • M.Sc. Communication Science (Research, cum laude), 2020

    University of Amsterdam

  • B.A. Mass Communication (Hons, cum laude), 2017

    SEGi University & Plymouth Marjon University

Experience

 
 
 
 
 
PhD Researcher in Communication, Organizations and Society (COS)
Sep 2020 – Aug 2025 Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Dissertation: Hiring in the digital society: Content and consequences of gender and age stereotypes in job advertisements
  • Investigate how gender- and age-based framing in job advertising shapes candidate sourcing and selection.
  • Combine computational content analysis, experiments, and cross-national datasets to study bias in algorithmically-aided hiring.
 
 
 
 
 
Junior Lecturer, Communication Science
Sep 2021 – May 2022 Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Designed tutorials and assessments for courses on computational communication science, corporate communication, and research methods.
  • Mentored undergraduate cohorts on data-driven inquiry, academic writing, and reflection.
 
 
 
 
 
Research Intern in Political Communication
May 2019 – Jan 2020 Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Conducted collaborative projects on news audiences and political communication under the supervision of dr. Mark Boukes and prof. dr. Theo Araujo.
  • Supported data collection, analysis, and reporting across cross-platform social media studies.

Publications

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2026. Bias in AI-aided Candidate Selection: Investigating the Influence of AI Recommendations and Gender Stereotypical Frames on Candidate Selection and Hiring Decision-Making. Manuscript under review at Information, Communication & Society. .

2026. Bias in Automated Job Advertisement Delivery: The Effect of Stereotypical Gender and Age Framing across European Countries. Manuscript in preparation for submission to the European Journal of Communication. .

2024. Bias in Candidate Sourcing Communication: Investigating Stereotypical Gender- and Age-Related Frames in Online Job Advertisements at the Sectoral Level. Public Relations Review, 50(3) . Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0363811124000353

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2021. Comparing User-Content Interactivity and Audience Diversity across News and Satire: Differences in Online Engagement between Satire, Regular News and Partisan News. Journal of Information Technology & Politics, 19(1), 98–117 . Available at: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19331681.2021.1927928

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Conferences and Talks