About Me

From the time I was 3 years old, I have been walking across the earth (often on my own.) Nature is the source of my energy and the source of all life. So, I have dedicated my life to protecting her and restoring her to health. I love sharing knowledge of the outdoors to facilitate the leap from loving to caring for nature. 

I'm a Social Scientist and Science Communicator, or as I like to say, a Tree Storyteller. I have communication skills in spades — written, visual, and oral! My years of international travel make me comfortable with the great diversity of humanity.

I currently facilitate common ground among a diverse and potentially oppositional group of stakeholders for the long-term sustainability of conservation and outdoor recreation access to our public lands. 

I recently completed a 3-month training in the nursery phase of the reforestation pipeline. It's a complicated field with many unknowns due to global warming and mega wildfires, but I'm up for the challenge! I especially love translating these complexities into relatable anecdotes for the public. 

Right out of grad school (Master of Forestry in the Human Dimensions Lab at Northern Arizona University, class of 2022), I had a Public Lands Education Internship at the World Heritage UNESCO sister parks, Aztec Ruins National Monument and Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Great opportunities to translate theory into tangible - and fun - learning moments.

I help professionals and recreationalists understand and follow current best practices for long-term environmental sustainability. We need everyone's voice, I'm sharing mine through guidance, tree facts, and science.