Hi, I’m Ivy! I’m a researcher at New York University’s Center for Mind, Ethics, and Policy.
I’m a moral psychologist by training, and I’m interested in how people form social and moral inferences about nonhumans — both biological and artificial — and how these inferences inform consumer ethics, behavior, and policy preferences.
I earned my PhD from Cornell University in 2026 and my MA in linguistics from Florida Atlantic University.
Ongoing projects from my doctoral research explore:
perceptions of consent in human–nonhuman relationships
moral judgment of industries and industry practices
cultural narratives upholding meat and dairy consumption (e.g., “happy dairy”)
constraints on empathy for farmed animals
A note about mentorship:
I’m a first-generation student, and I attended an alternative education high school. I owe much to several incredible mentors who helped me navigate grad school applications and university life, and I’m eager to pay this forward.
I’m particularly interested in working with:
first-generation students with non-traditional educational backgrounds
students with applied, community-oriented research interests
I’d be pleased to chat about research ideas, grad school applications, or anything else of interest to you. Please feel free to email me!