Testing Theories for Applied Ecology 

Life-long learner who is passionate about understanding why we observe certain patterns in the ecological world. Generally I test ecological theories by gathering empirical evidence and applying results to management.

Currently I am a post-doc in the aquatic ecology lab at Ohio State University working with Drs. Jim Hood and Stu Ludsin. I'm working on evaluating ecosystem-level qualitative and semi-quantitative models regarding the recruitment of yellow perch, walleye, and lake whitefish in Lake Erie.  

I love teaching and mentoring students. Check out my teaching page for information on R Tidyverse courses I teach. 

I enjoy homesteading, gardening, cooking, baking, camping, kayaking, backpacking, traveling, reading fantasy novels, and playing board and video games. Also a mom to several scaley and furry creatures.