National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Future Investigator in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology                                            June 2025 – Present

• Proposal selected for 3 years of funding ($150,000): “A remote sensing approach to modeling the energy landscape of an apex predator.”

• Research will combine remotely-sensed metrics of vegetation structure and evapotranspiration with movement data from gray wolves (Canis lupus).

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University of Michigan School for Environment & Sustainability

PhD Candidate, Advisor: Dr. Neil Carter                                                                                             August 2023 – Present

• Dissertation work examines anthropogenic impacts on the behavior of gray wolves (Canis lupus) and other components of a hemi-boreal forest ecosystem in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

• Research methodologies include spatial modeling, diet tracing using stable isotope analysis, and remote sensing.

• Established partnerships with the Sault Ste. Marie tribe of Chippewa Indians and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

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Suisun Resource Conservation District                                                 

Data Analyst/Wildlife Biologist                                                                                                  November 2021 – July 2023

• Coordinated and conducted the first ever rangewide survey of the endangered Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse alongside a collaboration of government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and private entities.

• Created a model to identify the extent and distribution of the invasive Common Reed (Phragmites australis) in Suisun Marsh from 2003-2020 using remote sensing imagery. The products of this historical analysis are being used to guide current and future management practices.

• Used LiDAR data to model the habitat selection of the salt marsh harvest mouse through an advanced analysis of vegetation structure.

Columbia University, New York, New York                                                        

Teaching Assistant                                                                                                                         January 2021 – April 2021

• Served as the TA for Linda Pistolesi's undergraduate sustainable development course "GIS for Sustainable Development"

• Assisted with course organization and logistics, grading assignments, and leading review sessions.

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Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies                                                        

Catskills Research Fellow                                                                                                     February 2020 – January 2021

• Designed a project in collaboration with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to reduce human-black bear conflict in the Catskills by improving the education of short-term visitors to the region.

• Modeled and created a map of human-black bear interactions in New York to aid in conflict management.

• Secured ~$15,000 in funding for the project, designed surveys and educational materials, and assisted the DEC with field work.

Columbia University, New York, New York                                                        

Teaching Assistant                                                                                                                          January 2020 – May 2020

• Served as the TA for Dr. Lisa Dale’s undergraduate sustainable development course “Public Lands in the American West”.

• Assisted with course organization and logistics, grading assignments, and leading review sessions.

American Museum of Natural History, New York, New York

Research Experience                                                                                                                    September 2018 – Present

• Formulated an undergraduate research thesis in environmental science under the mentorship of Dr. Suzanne Macey (AMNH).

• Analyzed the home ranges of wood turtles at a nature preserve in Connecticut to help better inform conservation management practices.

• Continuing work aims to reorganize my thesis into two or more manuscripts for publication.

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