About

I am interested in what leaf-occupying (phylloplane) fungi can tell us about the quality and safety of the vegetables we consume. My dissertation focuses on the red-pigmented yeast-like fungi of Sporobolomyces discovered on the lettuce phylloplane. I plan to make a career of conducting research and studying the microbial ecology of vegetable crops.

When not in the lab, I enjoy camping, hiking and swimming. If it's too cold outside to do any of those things, I'm probably at TJ Maxx. I began gardening in 2020 during the pandemic. My proudest gardening feats include cantaloupe and the tastiest arugula I've ever had.

Teaching

Purdue University

The Microbial World Laboratory (BTNY 20700)

general microbiology from the perspective of botany, plant pathology, and mycology

Purdue University

Bioprocess Engineering Laboratory (ABE 30400)

industrial and scalable methods relevant to food, pharmaceutical, or fuel production

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 272)

recitation section TA; responsibilities include lecturing, administering & grading of quizzes & homework assignments

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Introduction to Women's Studies (WS 151)

recitation section TA; responsibilities include lecturing, administering & grading of quizzes & homework assignments