About Me:
Serious bits:
I'm an applied interdisciplinary quantitative ecologist broadly interested in the processes that produce and maintain biodiversity. My research interests include:
- macroecology
- biogeography
- population ecology
- conservation
- spatiotemporal modeling
- herpetology
- transparent science
Good bits:
I'm an native Arkansan (Ozark Mountains), a stereotypical girl dad (twice-over), proud union member, and lover of:
- herping
- hiking
- canoeing
- biking
- home DIY projects
- wood working
- history podcasts
Experience
Assistant Professor of Applied Ecology
August 2026 – Present
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
August 2025 – Present
Fellowship: USGS: Climate Adaptation Postdoctoral Fellowship
Postdoctoral Research Associate
August 2024 – Present
Lecturer
August 2019 – August 2024
Conservation and Research Technician
January 2018 – Present
Graduate Teaching Assistant
August 2015 – December 2017
