About Me

From leading teams of researchers to study the effects of land management strategies on Anurans, to teaching introductory courses to environmental and plant biology students, I am committed to scientific excellence and disseminating information for public consumption and use.

 

As a researcher at Ohio University, I had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects with an array of organizations and groups. Working in the Ohio University Conservation Biology Laboratory under the direction of Dr. Viorel Popescu I had the chance to work on a variety of projects, including a departmental honors thesis. I investigated Anuran community occupancy dynamics in Southeast Ohio's Wayne National Forest in partnership with the United States Forest Service and the Ohio University Wildlife Club. I also explored the impact of prescribed burning on salamanders in WNF.

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I worked at Ohio State University as a Biological Field Station Assistant at Stone Laboratory. As a Biological Field Station Assistant I worked to educate children and OSU undergraduates about biology, ecology, and conservation, assisted in research programs, and maintained the island grounds and facilities.

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I currently work for Beardsley Zoo as a Zoo Educator where I work to promote sustainable action and conservation, and educate the community about the work of the zoo and the AZA.

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Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with questions or to learn more about my pathway and work. I look forward to hearing from you.