Education & Background:

2023 B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

Awards and Grants:

2022 UW Madison Hilldale Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Research Interests:

My general research interests lie in climate change ecology, avian biology, and evolutionary ecology. I am broadly interested in the impacts of anthropogenic change on the health, genetic diversity, and distribution of wildlife, specifically birds. Before pursuing my master’s degree, I followed my passion for science by working a variety of jobs including an entomology research technician, wildlife rehabilitator, and a biomolecular chemistry researcher. These experiences inspired me to pursue a graduate degree in wildlife ecology. I am co-advised for my master’s project by Ben Zuckerberg and Sean Schoville, where I am investigating the genomic underpinnings of phenotypic polymorphism in Wisconsin Ruffed Grouse.

Personal Interests:

I grew up in rural Wisconsin, where my passion for wildlife and the outdoors began. When I am not in lab you can usually find me outside birdwatching, hiking, or running. During inclement weather I enjoy reading, crafting, and spending time with my household’s menagerie of pets. I often spend time volunteering with the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance and the Biocore Prairie Bird Banding Observatory, as well as working as a wildlife rehabilitator (see above picture from DCHS Wildlife Center).