Professional interests:

Plant ecology, riparian ecology and restoration, botany, geomorphology, human dimensions in ecology, land use, environmental policy, long term monitoring, desert and montane ecosystems, remote sensing

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Other fun:

Rock climbing, alpinism, mountain biking, stand up paddle boarding, river trips, canyoneering, photography/videography, SCUBA diving, international travel, search and rescue, guitar/banjo, music, drones

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Academic and Professional Highlights (selected):

• MS, Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology. University of Nevada, Reno. Laboratory of Conservation Biogeography. Advisor: Thomas Albright,

• BS, Ecology, Evolution and Behavior. Minor: Psychology, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, 2011

• Great Basin Institute - Ecological Crew Lead, 2019  

• National Park Service - Inventory and Monitoring Program - Botanist/Ecologist 2012-2018

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