Born and raised in Southern California surrounded by chaparral and sage scrub, I quickly developed an interest in the environment, and more specifically, plants. This interest led me to my first research experience which was a functional trait based restoration project in Southern California black walnut woodlands. I continued onto my master's degree studying invasion mechanisms their application in restoration. Along the way I spent a summer on the island of Hawai'i studying the mycorrhizal colonization of native understory plants in degraded forests. After completing my master's degree, I moved to Tucson, Arizona to pursue my PhD at the University of Arizona.
Bachelor of Science, 2017
Environmental Biology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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Advisor: Erin J Questad
Master of Science, 2019
Biology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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Advisor: Erin J Questad
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Thesis: Propagule pressure and functional traits: Utilizing invasion mechanisms to promote restoration
PhD, current
Natural Resources - Ecology, Management, and Restoration of Rangelands
Minor: Microbial Ecology
University of Arizona
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Advisor: Elise Gornish
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