My dissertation focuses on Gulf Coast birds. Specifically, I use museum collections to study population structure of nesting birds in coastal ecoregions and temporal trends in heavy metal contamination in the Mississippi Delta. You can find more details about my ongoing projects in the Current Research tab.

At the completion of my degree, I hope to continue conducting ornithological, museum-based research. You can find out more about the experiences that have shaped my career goals on the Professional Background tab. 

DISCLAIMER IN REFERENCE TO ALL PHOTOS IN WHICH I AM HANDLING WILD ANIMALS: 

All of the birds pictured were caught, handled and prepared under the proper state and federal permits. I am in no way condoning the handling of wild animals without the proper permitting and training.