Molecular ecology, population genomics, management and conservation of marine species, historical ecology and ancient DNA, social-ecological systems
Professional Experience
2022 – Present Geneticist, USGS, Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, AK
2019 – 2022 Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
2014 – 2019 Graduate Research Assistant, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
2013 Fulbright Scholar, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama
2009 – 2012 Graduate Research Assistant, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
2007 – 2009 Various science technician positions
Education and Certifications
Ph.D. 2019 University of Washington, Seattle, WA Aquatic and Fishery Sciences
M.S. 2012 University of Washington, Seattle, WA Aquatic and Fishery Sciences
B.S. 2008 State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Honors and Awards
2022: SAFS DEIJ and Community Service Recognition Award
2021: Outstanding Commitment to Diversity Award, UW College of the Environment
2017: First prize for environmental policy brief, NYT – APRU Asia-Pacific Case Competition
2016: Best graduate student presentation, FSBI Annual Symposium
2014: NSF Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship
2013: Fulbright Research Fellowship, Panama
2011: NSF Graduate Teaching Fellowship in K-12 Education