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I am a PhD Student in Dr. Christopher Schell's Lab at the University of California, Berkeley. My current work seeks to understand how heterogeneity within (and between) cities underpin mesocarnivore behavior, health, and community structure. Additionally, I explore how humans directly and indirectly impact communities via disturbances and urbanization.
My research interests include behavioral ecology, movement ecology, urban ecology, global change biology, urban conservation and management, racial and environmental justice, human-wildlife conflict, ecophysiology, and socio-eco-evolutionary dynamics. Prior to entering my PhD, I completed my BSc in Biology at Florida State University in May 2020 where I researched how humans indirectly impact marine communities. I went on to work as a Post-Bac researcher with Dr. Elizabeth Hobson where I explored the role of vocalizations in species management and investigated drivers of vocal variation in monk parakeets. Parallel to conducting my research, I work to advance diversity in the STEM field. At my undergraduate institution, I worked with other undergraduates to establish a local SEEDS chapter at FSU. In my current institution, I am involved in the Graduate Diversity Council (GDC) where I assist in a variety of DEI initiatives. Additionally, I'm collaborating with community and institutional organizations to work towards building an equitable outdoor learning program. |
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