Welcome! I am currently a graduate student in the Political Science department at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. My research intrests include comparative politics, political economy, political communication, and the politics of developing countries.

Originally from the Northwest, I moved to Minnesota where I earned my B.A. from Carleton College in 2002. Before beginning graduate school, I worked as a policy analyst and development director at two non-profit organizations.

Please enjoy the website and feel free to contact me (tdolsen[at]wisc.edu).