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I am a conservation biologist and writer. From scientific research to the synthesis of findings, I examine resilience in the face of accelerating biodiversity loss, ecological change, and personal evolution.
As a creative nonfiction writer, I explore how tending to both joy and grief—ecological or otherwise—cultivates resilience. In my Substack newsletter, Hopecology, I share my journey as a scientist (and human) who is continually seeking new perspectives in order to face the realities of an epically changing world. Blending science with philosophy, my work has been described by readers as “beautiful, thought-provoking, honest and deeply human.”
I’ve worked on the front lines of wildlife extinction for over two decades and have served in the government, nonprofit, academic, and private sectors. I hold a Ph.D. and M.A. in Ecology from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a B.A. in Environmental Studies with an emphasis in Conservation Biology from Prescott College.
My publications—from peer-reviewed science and technical reports to creative nonfiction and poetry—are available on the Publications page. In addition to research and writing, I offer consulting, editing, and career coaching services. If you’d like to get in touch, please reach out via the Contact page. All of the views expressed on this website are my own.