People

I am a doctoral student at Iowa State University studying Agricultural Education with a minor in Sustainable Agriculture. I serve as a teaching assistant and research assistant. My research focuses on sustainable, urban agricultural practices. Prior to enrolling in school I served as an environmental educator and conservation coordinator at various non-profit institutions. I received my M.A. in anthropology and my B.S. in zoology and psychology. During these degrees I studied wildlife conservation.

Assistant Director for an urban, play-based, nature focused early childhood center in Chicago, IL. 

Love puddle jumping, brid watching, and baking mud pies.

I am a natural resources professional with 7 years of field experience. I have converted my family farm from conventional production to ecologically informed production. We host over 10,000 students on field trips each year. I have created special events which reach over 1000 students each year. My work has been featured in a collection of over 25 newspapers, television news spotlights, podcasts, and conferences.

After creating and leading the Carmel Green Teen Micro-Grant Program in middle school, I have dedicated my career to empowering other young people to take action for the environment. I am a full-time PhD student in environmental education at NC State and work part-time for NOAA Education.

I seek full-time employment as a ranger/environmental educator/naturalist in state and national parks, or beyond. Interests: forest ecology, indigenous traditions, K-12 and Adult EE, nature writing, and park management. Humanities PhD (Classics). Certified Interpretive Guide by NAI. Seeking mentors.