ABOUT ME.
I currently work as a Biologist in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water. I serve as a technical expert in a fast-paced environment to support Clean Water Act regulatory programs, nationwide field studies, and state and tribal program grants. I demonstrate my excellent oral and written communication skills on a daily basis as I coordinate with internal and external teams of scientists, lawyers, economists, and public administration experts to accomplish Agency priorities.
I am a recent Ecology PhD from Colorado State University and am passionate about management-relevant research, teaching, and engagement. My research focused on stream algae, and using experiments and large-scale datasets to better predict how algae responds when nutrients are added to water bodies. I funded my research via grants and fellowships from the National Science Foundation, United States Geological Survey, Colorado Water Center, Colorado Mountain Club, Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association, Turner Designs, and Colorado State University
From 2012-2014, I worked as a contractor at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Center for Environmental Research. That position taught me about the science funding process, and I had the opportunity to synthesize current research on water quality, climate change, and air quality. Additionally, I gained experience in science communication including press releases, newsletters, webinars, and blogs.
I received my B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of Maryland in 2012. Much of my coursework focused on soil science and water science and policy, and I completed an Honor's thesis focused on pathogens and policy at Great Lakes beaches. As an intern at the U.S. EPA's Office of Water, I analyzed how states monitor, assess, and report stream water quality.
Beyond scientific interests, I enjoy traveling and have been to 30 states and 25 countries across four continents. I enjoy cooking, hiking, cycling, and breweries.
I am a recent Ecology PhD from Colorado State University and am passionate about management-relevant research, teaching, and engagement. My research focused on stream algae, and using experiments and large-scale datasets to better predict how algae responds when nutrients are added to water bodies. I funded my research via grants and fellowships from the National Science Foundation, United States Geological Survey, Colorado Water Center, Colorado Mountain Club, Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association, Turner Designs, and Colorado State University
From 2012-2014, I worked as a contractor at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Center for Environmental Research. That position taught me about the science funding process, and I had the opportunity to synthesize current research on water quality, climate change, and air quality. Additionally, I gained experience in science communication including press releases, newsletters, webinars, and blogs.
I received my B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of Maryland in 2012. Much of my coursework focused on soil science and water science and policy, and I completed an Honor's thesis focused on pathogens and policy at Great Lakes beaches. As an intern at the U.S. EPA's Office of Water, I analyzed how states monitor, assess, and report stream water quality.
Beyond scientific interests, I enjoy traveling and have been to 30 states and 25 countries across four continents. I enjoy cooking, hiking, cycling, and breweries.