Anna’s research interests include the processes and ethics of how public benefits and cash transfers in the U.S. are justified, administered, changed, and studied.

Prior to joining UNC Public Policy as a Ph.D. student, Anna worked on health and human services policy and the COVID-19 response for economically vulnerable populations at the City of Philadelphia, where she also completed a year of national service as an AmeriCorps VISTA.

Anna has a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. in Astrophysics from Villanova University.