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A Little About Me
A Little About Me
I'm a current undergraduate student at the University of California, Santa Cruz seeking to work in the edge between science and policy. I am a quantitative biologist with a focus on understanding how climate change affects all of us, from an individual to a community level.
Comparing the performance of statistical vs mechanistic models of range dynamics of shortbelly rockfish in California.
Comparing the performance of statistical vs mechanistic models of range dynamics of shortbelly rockfish in California.
During the summer of 2025, I worked with Dr. Alexa Fredston at the Fredston Laboratory. Shortbelly rockfish, a key forage species and bycatch, need close monitoring. Forecasts often use Species Distribution Models (SDMs), but these miss key processes under climate change. We compare SDMs with Dynamic Range Models (DRMs), which use spatial dynamics and demographics to better predict abundance and support long-term fisheries management.
Modelling Habitat Suitability of Alpine Breeding Bird Species in Sierra Nevada, California
Modelling Habitat Suitability of Alpine Breeding Bird Species in Sierra Nevada, California
During 2024, I worked with Dr. Goljani Amirkhiz at the Zavaleta Laboratory to model the historical distribution of Sierra Nevada alpine breeding birds. I created a comprehensive database with the presence of 100+ different bird species from 1940-1990 to create Species Distribution Models (SDMs). The results of this work has helped compare the current and historical distribution of alpine birds to understand the impact of climate change.
Some of my Hobbies:
Scuba Diving
Rock Climbing
Bouldering
Hiking
Open Sea Swimming
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