I'm a PhD Candidate in the Graduate Group in Ecology. Prior to graduate school, I worked in Federal agencies primarily with threatened or endangered species, including California Condors, Giant Gartersnakes, and Greater Sage-Grouse.

My research focuses on uncovering environmental factors at different scales that directly or indirectly influence demographic rates. My current projects include:

Using CRISPR-based SHERLOCK to detect Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis: This fungal pathogen has devastated amphibian populations worldwide. We are developing an assay that will rapidly detect zoospores in field settings. 

Characterizing the California Condor microbiome at multiple life stages: Microbes interact with their hosts in intricate ways and both are influenced by the external environment. We are identifying external factors that influence the condor microbiome during the juvenile and adult life stage.

Drivers of Black-crowned Night-Heron nest survival on Alcatraz Island: In collaboration with the US Geological Survey and National Park Service, I am identifying environmental factors that affect black-crowned night-heron nest survival on Alcatraz Island using a 30-year dataset.