Biography

In May 2022, I received my Masters of Environmental Science and Management (MESM) from the University of Rhode Island, specializing in conservation biology and with a certificate in Science Writing and Rhetoric. During my graduate studies, I worked for the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography’s Coastal Resources Center (CRC). At CRC, I worked with their Communications and Coastal Resilience teams to generate awareness for coastal and ocean issues and assist with projects targeted towards building the capacity of the communities and people of Rhode Island. Helping them to be more resilient to increasing storms and rising seas. As a Research and Communications Assistant at the Digital Writing Environments Location and Localization (or DWELL) Lab at the University of Rhode Island, I work with a team of students and faculty who are investigating how to use emerging media for science and environmental communication. I am passionate about identifying viable solutions to mitigate anthropogenic impacts on the environment and working with diverse publics to contribute to a more sustainable, equitable planet earth.