I am a Climate Change Research Ecologist in the Future Forests Ecosystem Centre (FFEC) at the BC Ministry of Forests. My research focuses on understanding the combination of biotic and abiotic drivers that shape species responses to the environment, including competitive dynamics, plant-soil interactions, and plant phenology and functional traits. I have a passion for data science and ecological modeling and love employing a diverse set of statical modeling frameworks to address challenging ecological questions. I have expertise in alpine tundra ecosystems and am excited to be transitioning to a focus on the beautiful forest ecosystems of British Columbia.
Previously, I was a post-doc at UBC (Biodiversity Research Centre) and CU Boulder (INSTAAR). I completed my PhD in Plant Biology at UC Riverside and my Master's in Conservation Ecology and Sustainable Development at the University of Georgia. I am an avid hiker, camper, and overall nature enthusiast, and love spending time outdoors identifying plants, mushrooms, and wildlife across BC and beyond! |