I am a Research Associate Professor of Natural Resource Economics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks International Arctic Research Center (IARC). 

My research explores human dimensions of sustainable systems, informing policy and decision making through applied economic analysis with a place-based focus on the rapidly changing Arctic. I collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines, communities, government agencies, and organizations in private, tribal, and public sectors. 

I currently serve on the UAF Faculty Senate and the Research and Creative Activities Committee. I am also a member of several committees organized by the Alaska Invasive Species Partnership, aiming to prevent, detect, and manage invasive species in Alaska. I am a Co-PI and steering committee member of the Alaska Coastal Cooperative, providing a community-first-approach to climate resilience. As a board member of the Alaska Center for Appropriate Technology, I foster knowledge exchange about Net Zero Energy solutions, balancing energy production and energy generation of buildings and communities. I thrive towards carbon neutrality in my own private and work-related decision making. In my spare time I explore wild places on foot, in boats, or on skis. 

As a board member of the Abbott Loop Community Council, I thrive towards Anchorage becoming a better place for all its residents. Sustainability, equity, and living with nature contribute to better neighborhoods by creating healthier, more inclusive, and resilient communities.