My life in a nutshell:
Outdoor adventures, raising kids, and asking big questions about policy and the environment.
My mission is to advocate for people and the planet.
I started studying issues at the intersection of environmental policy and public health as a researcher at the Duke Global Health Institute. Graduating with a B.A. in Environmental Science and Policy from Duke University in 2015, I then worked in Costa Rica for a year with the Hart Leadership Program analyzing issues related to food sovereignty, human rights, and climate justice.
I’m currently pursuing a PhD in Public Policy at CU Boulder, with the goal of continuing to build a career in environmental justice and natural resource management. My work outside of academia includes impact production for environmentally-focused films and sustainability consulting for mission-driven brands and non-profits.
Beyond my professional interests, I love to trail run, ski, kayak, backpack, boulder, and paddle board. If you need me, look for the nearest trailhead.
The downtime essentials.
Rain on a tin roof. Sand on the soles of my feet. Dark chocolate melting too fast in the sun.
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I’m currently diving into When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress by Dr. Gabor Mate. It explores the mind-body connection—specifically how chronic stress can manifest as physical disease. It’s made me think a lot about how to take better care of myself.
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Frida Kahlo, James Baldwin, and Vine Deloria, Jr.
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Step 1: Wake up in our camper van and jump in a mountain lake.
Step 2: Go for trail run and lay out on a rock in the sun.
Step 3: Watch the moonrise and enjoy a long conversation over a campfire with wine.
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I hope to take on new clients this year, and travel with my family to see the Northern Lights. I'm carving out more time to shop at the farmers market. I'm also enjoying training for a few high-elevation trail races this summer. Lately, I’ve been all but living in my Altra Running Lone Peak shoes and I’m happier for it. Creating more discipline around my schedule means I’m spending less time rushing around.
