About Me
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I am originally from Chesapeake, Virginia. Growing up near the Chesapeake Bay, my childhood was shaped by my interaction with wetland wildlife. While earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia, I learned about the uncertainty introduced by climate change. I then realized that wetland ecosystems, which I once thought to be a predictable constant in my life, were actually quite vulnerable and fragile. I wanted to have a part in better understanding the response of complex ecosystem dynamics to climate change, so I set out to pursue a career in wildlife ecology.
I currently live on O‘ahu, where I have recently obtained my PhD in Natural Resources and Environmental Management at the University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa, with a specialization in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology. The Hawaiian Islands are home to roughly one third of all endangered species in the United States, making Hawai‘i an ideal place to pursue my career as a wildlife conservationist. I am also an active participant in community outreach. I often give talks and presentations to community groups and schools about the importance of preserving our wetlands and the wildlife that inhabits them.
I currently live on O‘ahu, where I have recently obtained my PhD in Natural Resources and Environmental Management at the University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa, with a specialization in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology. The Hawaiian Islands are home to roughly one third of all endangered species in the United States, making Hawai‘i an ideal place to pursue my career as a wildlife conservationist. I am also an active participant in community outreach. I often give talks and presentations to community groups and schools about the importance of preserving our wetlands and the wildlife that inhabits them.