Ecologist. Mentor. Illustrator.
I’m a marine ecologist based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I received my B.S. in Biology at the University of South Carolina in May of 2023. Today, I develop my scientific inquiry and teaching skills as a PhD student at the University of North Carolina.
Marine Ecology
I study interactions between marine invertebrates and seed dynamics of the global seagrass, Zostera marina. My overarching interest is the connection between invertebrate behavior and the resilience of seagrass beds.
Mentorship
My mentors were vital to my research career, so I work to help students discover their own path. I mentor USC and UNC students through their scholarship applications and resume building. This fall, I will mentor a UNC student with independent field research.
Illustration
Scientific knowledge can only go so far when written in a journal. I aim to expand the impact of scientific work, my own and of those around me, into a broader community of ocean lovers. I believe art is a vital connection between field-specific research and public environmental interests.