I am a human geographer studying the social, ecological, and political dynamics of U.S. agriculture. My research explores the intersection of soil, water, and people through a lens of political ecology. I am particularly interested in agriculture’s entanglement with the climate crises of the Anthropocene, the spatial politics of water quality, and the historical legacies of exclusion that produce uneven socio-material conditions. I center environmental justice and interdisciplinary problem-solving throughout my research.
I am currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Santa Cruz researching sustainability and equity in California water governance. I grew up in Southern California, have lived and worked in Colorado and Massachusetts, and have roots in New Mexico and Iowa.
Education
PhD Energy & Resources | UC Berkeley
M.S. Energy & Resources | UC Berkeley
M.S. Agriculture, Food, & Environment | Tufts University
B.A. Human Biology | Stanford University
Personal
Outside of my work, I enjoy biking, gardening, crossword puzzles, and cooking delicious meals with my partner and our young daughter. I am active in local animal rescue organizations and am fortunate to share my home with loving pets.