I am an experienced and knowledgable advocate - digitally and in-person - for protecting our nation's most spectacular natural areas and those who steward and stand up for them. From National Parks, Forests, Monuments, and more to Wildlife Refuges and Wilderness Study Areas - I have made it my duty to speak out and encourage others to do so as well in order to protect what we own and cherish in the United States. 

With 9 years of federal service with the U.S. Forest Service, including work in Recreation, Fire and Natural Resources, I have a diverse array of experience in land management, collaboration with stakeholder groups, and educating the public. After being illegally fired by DOGE in February of 2025, which completely derailed my public service career, I decided it was time to stand up for federal workers such as the rangers who dedicated their life to conservation. From appearing live on CNN International to collaborating as the main speaker for a Sierra Club feature film, I have strived to ensure that the truth of my situation and thousands of others is being reported and heard correctly.

In March of 2025, I was invited to be the honored guest of Representative Janelle Bynum (OR-5) to the State of the Union / Joint Address at the US Capitol in Washington D.C. Prior to my attendance, I collected over 44 stories from other illegally fired federal workers and presented them to members of Congress. My witnessing of the Joint Address was impactful and further motivated me to continue on in fighting for justice.

In June of 2025, I found myself invited back to Washington D.C. by EarthJustice to lobby for environmental protections as an individual alongside over twenty other organizations. I, alone, delivered the messaging of protecting federal workers of land management agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The surprise twist of my efforts was that the members of Congress I spoke to were visibly intrigued and impacted by my perspective and words - more so than anticipated. Several Representatives and Senators followed up with me later once I was back in Oregon to request further information and collect my compiled documents mentioned in prior talks.

In July of 2025, I started a podcast with fellow illegally fired fed Mikayla Moors called Rangers of the Lost Park where we discuss public lands, environmental protections, ranger stories, and more. On my podcast so far, I have interviewed notable individuals such as documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and former National Park Service Director Chuck Sams. 

My primary skillsets consist of public speaking, collaboration with a multitude of diverse groups, organizations and individuals, digital advocacy, motivational speech, investigative reporting and writing, natural resource and recreation management, communications, and project management.

I look forward to meeting and working with you!

Education

Oregon State University - Cascades

Bachelor of Science - Major in Tourism, Recreation & Adventure Leadership; Minor in Natural Resources

Most Distinguished Student Award of Graduating Class 2023

Student Internship Spotlight

Lane Community College

Associates of Science - Environmental Science

Volunteer

Board Secretary

Flyway Institute 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization