About Me
I am an assistant teaching professor at Villanova University. As a conservation ecologist, I’m broadly interested in applying principles of ecological theory to address pressing questions about biodiversity loss and species conservation. My work spans a variety of taxa and encompasses modeling, experimental, and observational approaches.
Current News
Hot off the press! My second dissertation chapter has been published in the journal People & Nature. This study is an exploratory look at how the human desire for attractive traits in birds can have cascading effects on the integrity of ecosystems. Check out the paper here!
On the move again! Starting in Fall 2024, I will be joining the Department of Geography and the Environment at Villanova University as an assistant teaching professor. Reach out if you’re in the Philly area!
My first dissertation chapter has been published in the Journal of Applied Ecology. In this study, which was selected as Editor’s Choice for its issue, I developed a simple model to explore how interactions between multiple socio-ecological drivers of wildlife harvest can result in a rare species being hunted to extinction. Check out the study here!