BIOGRAPHY

I completed my MS thesis at the University of Washington's School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences in 2006 where I worked with Dr's Glenn VanBlaricom, Miles Logsdon (UW Oceanography), Eli Holmes (NWFSC), Robin Baird (Cascadia Research Collective), and Richard Osborne (The Whale Museum). My thesis focused on spatial and temporal distribution patterns of Southern Resident killer whales within Washington and British Columbia inshore waters and used a historical set of location data incorporated into a geographical information system (GIS).  Much of my work since thesis completion has been based on the experiences and knowledge gained therein.  In fall 2007, I moved to the St. John's area of Newfoundland.  Here, I continue marine mammal research as a marine biologist with LGL Ltd. Environmental Research Associates and short-term contracts with the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans.  I also volunteer with salmonid research conducted through Memorial University of Newfoundland (see this website).