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 work in the reforestation pipeline, using science (Indigenous and western) to guide restoration actions. Through my educational outreach, I facilitate the leap from loving to caring for nature. 

I recently completed a 3-month training in the nursery phase of the reforestation pipeline, also getting to dabble in the three other sections (seed collection, outplanting, and success measurements.) 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'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 help professionals and recreationalists understand and follow current best practices for longterm environmental sustainability. We need everyone's voice, I'm sharing mine through guidance, tree facts, and science.