About Me:

I grew up in Central New Jersey (yes it exists). From an early age I loved science and have always dreamed of working on NASA missions and exploring our solar system. In 2009, I began pursing my Bachelor's at Boston University. I majored in Geophysics and Planetary Sciences and minored in Mechanical Engineering. After graduating, I worked for Columbia University's Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) where I spent time aboard the RV Joides Resolution. In 2015, I began my graduate career at the University of Maryland, working with Nick Schmerr. I soon became a member of the InSight science team. My thesis used geophysical analog studies to prepare for future seismic exploration of planetary bodies. I investigated how a single-station like InSight can constrain the size and state of the Martian core. I also worked with the Seismometer to Investigate Ice and Ocean Structure (SIIOS) project to prepare for future missions to icy ocean worlds. This project allowed me to participate in field work in Alaska and Greenland. As a postdoctoral researcher at JPL, I continued to work with the InSight team, as well as with my icy ocean world studies. Now at the University of Arizona, I work on developing the next generation of seismometers for planetary missions, including the recently selected LEMS seismometer to the Moon. Check out my CV for my latest publications, and my research tab to learn more.