Hello! Thank you for taking the time to explore my website and to get to know a little bit about me. I am a PhD Student in the Ecology Graduate Group at the University of California, Davis in the Todgham Lab. I am also a part of the Sustainable Oceans NRT.
My research interests lie in understanding how animals cope with anthropogenic stressors on molecular, organismal, and ecosystem-wide levels. I am especially interested in polar species, because their adaptations to stable environments make them particularly vulnerable to a changing climate. Prior to moving to California, I completed my undergraduate degree in Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of Miami in 2017. I was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado and from snowshoeing through the Rocky Mountains to SCUBA diving in California kelp forests, I have always felt most alive when I am in nature. My love for the world around me and observing the severe impacts that humans have had on the world are what originally inspired me to pursue Ecology. When not doing research, I can most often be found SCUBA diving, climbing, or doing yoga - anything that gets my body moving outside. I also love curling up with a cup of coffee to read or write. Food is #1 and I can almost always be found cooking, baking, or exploring new restaurants. |