I am a Ph.D. candidate at Boston University in the Barnes group where I apply data science/machine learning methods to questions concerning compound extreme event drivers as well as mosquito suitability. 

Prior to moving to BU with the Barnes group, I completed my M.S. in Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University with the Barnes and Hurrell groups studying compound extremes. 

Originally from a small town in northeast Ohio, in high school I competed in student congressional debate where I dove into topics focused on the environment and climate. This sparked my interest in climate variability and prediction as well as climate policy. 

With my main goal of going to graduate school to study climate variability and its varying effects, I completed my Bachelor's Degree in applied physics with a concentration in environmental engineering and minors in mathematics and environmental and sustainability studies to obtain a wider background before narrowing in on atmospheric science. I completed my degree at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, where I also played volleyball (NCAA Div. 1).