About Me

Career

I specialize in the design, implementation, & empirical assessment of environmental enrichment and behavioral management programs for animals in captive and wildlife rehabilitation facilities.

I engage with diverse audiences to encourage participation in science and the natural world through non-formal education and enthusiastic science communication on a variety of platforms.

I have significant experience in exotic animal training, handling, husbandry, nutrition, and habitat maintenance with a variety of aquatic & terrestrial species as an aquarist, exotic animal trainer, and zoo keeper.

Interests

ocean conservation | applied animal behavior

|science communication & education|

Collaborate with wildlife organizations to improve behavioral health and development of animals under human care and increase reintroduction success.

Empower local communities to create sustainable behavioral management and conservation education programs.

When I am not working, the ocean is an essential part of my soul, so I enjoy aquatic activities such as free-diving, tide-pooling, snorkeling, and body-boarding.

Education

Ph.D. Animal Behavior | est. 2024

M.A. Experimental Psychology | 2017

B.S. Psychology; Marine Biology | 2010