I graduated from Ohio University with a B.S. in Wildlife and Conservation Biology and minors in Spanish and History. During my time at Ohio University, I conducted research on salamanders, bobcats, and completed a departmental honors thesis on Anuran occupancy in Wayne National Forest.

I currently work at Beardsley Zoo as a Zoo Educator where I teach informal and formal programming on the AZA, animal life history, animal husbandry, and more. I also work with our animal ambassadors to promote their health and wellbeing and to educate the community on conservation.

 
Moving forward I intend to advance my education, to engage with people of all backgrounds and identities, and to give back to underprivileged and underserved communities. By addressing the roots of many socioeconomic and environmental issues, one can create a more sustainable and prosperous world.