About Me
I’m a community ecologist passionate about understanding how plant communities respond to global change.
Currently, I am a Ph.D. candidate in Biology at Stanford University, where I am co-advised by Dr. Jeff Dukes and Dr. Tad Fukami. I received my M.S. in Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University and my B.S. in Biology and Environmental Studies at Trinity University.
My work spans ecological research, mentorship, teaching, and illustration. My current research centers on questions of how plants compete with each other under climate gradients, with forays into native--invader interactions, the consequences of changing functional traits on ecosystem function, and the impacts of climate change on plant communities.
My past research includes investigating the effects of invasive plants on grassland communities at Purdue University, as well as plant UV-B responses in native Texas grasses at Trinity University.
I have received support from organizations including The Nature Conservancy, the California Native Plant Society, and the California Native Grassland Association. I have published my work in journals such as Invasive Plant Science and Management.
Beyond research, I enjoy science communication and illustration, having created outreach pieces for groups such as the Purdue Climate Change Research Center and the California Native Grasslands Association.