About
I study how ecological change ripples through human systems. My tools are spatial modeling, uncertainty quantification, and field-informed data; my goals are healthier ecosystems and healthier people.
Strengths - Quantitative: Statistics (Species distribution models & Ecological niche modelling, geospatial statistics, remote sensing, Google Earth Engine, R) - Domain: disease ecology, freshwater systems, invasive species, habitat modification & restoration - Leadership: cross-sector collaboration, community engagement, scientific outreach, grant writing, academic mentoring
Current themes - Host-informed risk mapping: How can we leverage symbiotic relationships to improve predicted (and projected) distributions? - Freshwater sustainability: Does waste create novel habitat for organisms? What local stewardship actions protect against waste accumulation in the environment? - Invasions & connectivity: Can we identify dispersal drivers of invasive species? How do we navigate invasive species management in limited resource settings? - Habitat Restoration: Water infrastructure alters ecological communities and can negatively impact human health. Can restoration of key species improve health outcomes?
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