I am a botanist dedicated to understanding global plant diversity and applying that knowledge to its conservation and restoration.

Through targeted research, I work to advance scientific methodologies, document and preserve understudied forests, and uncover the diversity and evolutionary history of specific plant lineages.

These interests stem from a lifelong fascination with plants, shaped by wilderness exploration and a deep curiosity about ecological interactions.

In August 2026, I joined the faculty of the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology at Texas A&M University and Texas A&M AgriLife Research.

Please visit my lab webpage at whiteplantsystematics.org for updates on my research, curation, teaching, service, and contact information.