I am currently a third-year PhD student at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin. While at LBJ, I have focused on learning how policy impacts the human-environment interaction. I currently intern with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as a data analyst. As a graduate researcher, I have contributed to the Planet Texas 2050 Initiative and the Austin Area Sustainability Indicators project. 

My research agenda is situated at the intersection of environmental sustainability and education. My dissertation focuses on strategies to enhance K-12 climate change education in Texas. 

I hold a B.S. in Geology from Sul Ross State University and a PSM in Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resource Management from Texas Tech University. My long-term career goal is to promote sustainability education and empower individuals to make decisions toward a greener, more resilient future. 

When I'm not working or studying, I currently enjoy running, lifting weights, playing pickleball, walking my dog Xena, and listening to podcasts.