In our lab, we study the psychological mechanisms that drive people’s decisions about what (and who) they like and do not like. I am especially interested in the way that identities and visible features influence motivations, impressions, and attitudes. With a focus on social cognitive process, I use innovative experimental and statistical techniques to unpack the interplay between what we see, what we like, and what we believe, and I seek to position my work to answer questions with relevant, real-world implications.