Applied ecology & environmental science involves lots of time spent hunkered over the computer combining theory and hard data... but my favourite phase of research involves getting my boots muddy out in the field. Please check out my research interests, publications, and current CV for a complete history of my professional experiences.

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Growing up in the Kootenay region of British Columbia (Ktunaxa ʔamakiʔ, the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa people), blessed with large tracts of wilderness to explore, fueled my passion for learning about the natural world. These days, outdoor adventures alongside family and friends always include pauses to identify insects, listen to bird calls, or ponder which furry creature made tracks in the snow. In part to these cherished memories is why I put conservation and sustainable use of our natural spaces at the forefront of my work. 

 

When I'm not studying watersheds or environmental policy, you typically can find me outside hiking, kayaking, skiing, or playing golf!