I am a postdoctoral research associate at North Carolina State University in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences. My current research involves monitoring sediment basins as construction progresses to evaluate how effective they are for improving water quality in a sensitive water ecosystem. We are also investigating organic soil amendments to reduce soil crusting and improve moisture retention.

I obtained my PhD in Soil Science from North Carolina State University. My dissertation focused on incorporating compost into degraded urban soils to improve best management practices for stormwater management, water quality, and vegetation establishment. Previously, I obtained my MS in Soil Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. My thesis concentrated on how prescribed fire burn severity alter the soil ecology (microbial community composition), soil chemical properties, and jack pine regeneration.

After receiving my BS in Environmental Science from Ithaca College, I worked for three years as a laboratory technician at Ecovative Design. We used mycelium and agricultural byproducts to design new biodegradable alternative materials to Styrofoam and particle board.

I grew up in Wisconsin. I enjoy working out (swimming and CrossFit) and cooking and baking new dishes.