Field work in Konza Prairie
Hiking in the Rocky Mountains
Presenting at the Front Range Student Ecology Symposium
Soil sampling in an alfalfa field
I strive to make an impact through climate change research, impactful mentoring, and effective teaching.
I am cultivating these skillsets during my PhD, ensuring I will be ready to take on a faculty position upon completion.
Education
Ph.D. in Ecology
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
M.S. in Ecology
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
B.S. in Earth Sciences
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Personal History
I grew up in seacoast New Hampshire, where I spent every season outside. This childhood outdoors made me intensely curious about the processes occuring in ecosystems. It also made me committed to protecting the environment. I found a way to combine these passions in researching global change effects on soil biogeochemistry. My love of science, and its power to change the world for the better, fuels my passions for teaching, mentoring, and outreach.