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Who am I? Since you asked…
My job as a biologist is not without challenges, but it is incredibly rewarding nonetheless. I cannot see myself doing anything else with my time, energy, and focus. A day getting salty, sweaty, and smelly with science is a day well spent in my book.
In late 2021, my partner and I made the incredible decision to move to Sitka, Alaska! While my time was split between Sitka and Seattle for most of 2022, I recently accepted a position with the City as the Sustainability Coordinator and am now I am happily in Alaska full-time. I look forward to developing and executing initiatives with government, nonprofits, and community members to make Sitka a greener place.
My colleagues consider me a versatile and self-sufficient marine biologist, graphic artist, specimen preparator, and educator with nine years of experience across a broad range of scientific and informal education fields. I am known for my strong acumen, team leadership, and passion for community science and engagement.
What’s New?
Everett Herald Interview
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Recently, I was interviewed by the local news about the gray whale exhibit I am working on for Imagine Children’s Museum. You can read the full article here. It was wonderful being able to work with volunteers again and teaching them about whales and bones. This is going to be a great exhibit and I…
Master’s Thesis: Communicating Jellyfish Science Through Games
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My Master’s thesis has been published on the new UW Museology Graduate Program’s platform, MuseumsForward.
Talkin’ Smack: Understanding What Jellyfish Have to Say
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As part of my science communication class, I was published on Engage Science. This short, easy-to-read article describes what my work has been the past few years.
I live and learn on Lingít Aaní, the traditional lands of the Tlingit people and the Sheetká Kwáan, the stewards of both the land and waters of Sitka since time immemorial, continue to thrive in this place, alive and strong. I am grateful to be part of this community and will work to honor the culture, tradition, and resilience of the Tlingit people. It always was and always will be Indigenous land; sovereignty was never ceded.
This land acknowledgment does not take the place of authentic relationships with Indigenous communities but is one of many steps to do so.