I am an MSc student in the Baum Lab at the University of Victoria studying marine ecology and conservation. I am broadly interested in looking at the effects of both natural and anthropogenic disturbances such as fishing, pollution, and climate change on the diversity and abundance of aquatic organisms, and I wish to conduct research that has real-world applications for the conservation of marine ecosystems.

I am an ecologist interested in the effects of anthropogenic stressors on aquatic communities. My research generally assesses how individuals and communities respond to abiotic and biotic gradients, with a focus on those pertaining to human disturbance, climate change and invasive species. I am particularly motivated to undertake research that guides conservation and management decisions.

I am interested in using macroecological tools to understand how anthropogenic and environmental drivers structure aquatic food webs and communities, and using these approaches to achieve sustainable management of ecosystems for local communities. I am currently a PhD candidate at the University of Victoria, BC, Canada. Size structuring of aquatic systems and energetic constraints on major trophic groups. Impacts of size-selective exploitation on coral reef fish communities.

I am a research assistant in the Baum Lab at the University of Victoria. Aside from doing random lab duties I work on the Kiritimati Island research project where I am a part of the coral team. We are looking at how the corals respond to stress such as human disturbance, global change, and El Niño. Traveling is a big part of my life and I am generally always planning my next adventure. I have been to all 50 states, and 27 countries and look forward to increasing that number.

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