Kaden Paulson-Smith is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Political Science specializing in comparative politics and political theory.  Kaden's research is on the politics of repression and resistance with a focus on nonnormative gender and sexuality in African contexts.  Kaden previously worked for Teaching, Research, & International Policy and AidData at the College of William & Mary's Global Research Institute.  Kaden holds a BA in Government from Smith College.