About Me

I am a 5th-year Ph.D. candidate at Cornell University in the Department of Entomology, where I work in Dr. Corrie Moreau's lab. My research focuses on how historical segregation and contemporary environmental injustices impact insect adaptation and biodiversity in urban ecosystems. I combine molecular tools with ecological data to uncover the genetic and phenotypic shifts in wildlife driven by human-induced environmental changes. I’m passionate about using science to highlight how social issues intersect with ecological and evolutionary processes to better our future cities.

In 2020, I helped co-founded Queen City Pollinator Project (QCPP) with Carrie Haubner and Dr. Jenny O'Donnell. Our non-profit is dedicated to supporting pollinator health through community engagement, education, and urban gardening. We maintain and teach about urban beehives, teach environmental science classes across Cincinnati schools, transform vacant lots into pollinator-friendly gardens, and partner with local organizations to protect Cincinnati’s pollinator ecosystems. QCPP's mission is to inspire our community steward their neighborhoods through curiosity and education about the natural world. Our work has been featured in the Bugs That Rule The World, a PBS documentary as well as podcasts and local educational programs.

We actively engage in science communication, sharing our work and passion for biodiversity through various media. We have been featured in podcasts like Carol Mundy’s The Crow Knows and the We Out Here podcast. Communicating science to the public is one of our greatest passions, and we am committed to exploring the intersection of science, communication, and advocacy.