ABOUT ME

MY STORY

Starting as just an aficionado of all activities water-related, I earned 3 degrees from the University of Colorado-Boulder while accumulating an assortment of teaching, research and lab positions. This established both a firm understanding across the fundamentals of water science (hydrology, engineering, geology, chemistry, biology, and ecology) and the practical application of skills ranging from the classroom to field course instruction, benchtop experiments to a DOE National Lab, and concerted work across local watersheds facing threats from wildfire, drought, flood, and legacy mining. Together this instilled a deep value for interdisciplinary, inquiry-driven research, collaboration, as well as a strong motivation to study our worlds interconnected and imperiled water resources. As a synthesis of these skills and accomplishments, my record of peer-reviewed publications uniquely examines lentic and lotic environments, emphasizing the dynamic relationships between climate, landscapes, water quality, water quantity, and ecosystem responsiveness to disturbance or change.

I was an ARCS Foundation Scholar among receiving prestigious research grants and fellowships from University of Colorado, the NSF Consortium of the Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science (CUAHSI) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Beyond these credentials, 9 semesters of university teaching and other mentorship opportunities greatly furthered my matriculation as a responsible scientist. These roles likewise served as a gratifying aspect of professional development: having taught numerous courses, supervised project staff, and sharing my expertise through participation in the the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (REU) as well as nontraditional students in the pilot Research Experience for Community College Students Program (RECCS). Additionally drawing on a keen personal interest in community engagement and communicating complex water issues; I’ve been involved in outreach events, navigated major media coverage, produced educational content, and given countless presentations to audiences ranging from local citizens to distinguished members of Congress. Cumulatively, these experiences serve as a continued motivation to make meaningful contributions to the water sciences and inspire me to share these carefully curated skills with those whom may need them.