I am interested in large vertebrate behavior and human-wildlife coexistence in the context of global environmental change. I am also passionate about integrating traditional ecological knowledge into conservation solutions. I am focused on interdisciplinary research and accessible outreach, aiming to amplify diverse voices in science and inform management strategies that are mutually beneficial for people and wildlife.

Before beginning a PhD program in the Abrahms lab at the University of Washington, my field experience encompassed studying marine invertebrates and seabirds in Antarctica, primates and large carnivores in Africa, and cetaceans in New York City. I received a BA in Environmental Biology from Columbia University in 2016, where my thesis focused on predator-prey interactions between leopards and baboons. I subsequently completed my Master’s in Science Communication at Imperial College London, writing my dissertation on the portrayal of traditional ecological knowledge in The Wild Thornberrys. In my free time, I love cooking, strong coffee, live music, and hiking with my pups Biscoe and Enzo.