Hello! Let me introduce myself

I'm a Washington state native, and love the great outdoors. I spent a lot of my childhood outside, and in those formative years I developed a deep love of nature. I also caught an incurable case of curiosity, which I've never been able to shake. I'm continually learning, wondering, and thinking about the world around me. Becoming a scientist was a natural fit for me.

I also have many other hobbies and interests. I love running, and have completed 9 marathons and many shorter races. I run for the social aspect, mind-clearing, and to literally chase down my running goals. I also make jewelry and have experience in silver-smithing and lapidary. You may notice this website has a lot of photos, and that's because I have always enjoyed photography too!

Thank you for visiting and please click around to learn more about me.

Education

PhD in Toxicology at NC State

My dissertation focused on daphnid environmental sex determination. I examined the influence of abiotic factors, and the effects of neuroactive chemicals on male production. I completed my PhD in 2018.

Research + publications

Toxic-free Future intern + Fisheries Biologist

After graduating from UW, I worked as a contractor at NOAA's Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA. During this time I also interned at Toxic-free Future, working with the staff scientist.

BS and BA from

University of Washington

In 2010, I received my BS in Neurobiology and my BA in Psychology. I completed 2 years of undergraduate classes at Clark University prior to transferring to UW.