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Short History:
I grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and had the East River estuary system as my backyard which has inspired both my career path and my research interests. I attended Carleton College for my undergraduate education where I received double Bachelor of Arts degrees in both geology and environmental studies in 2022. Between my junior and senior years of college I participated in the NSF funded Rutgers University Internship for Ocean Sciences (RIOS) program where I was first introduced to oceanography and Rutgers. My work with Dr. Travis Miles exploring coastal shelf processes in the Mid-Atlantic set the stage for my current research interests. After graduating from Carleton, I worked for the Rutgers University Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory as a technician where I learned about fisheries science and the shellfish industry, further fueling my interest in marine science. Long story short, I fell in love with Rutgers and I never left! Outside of work, you can find me rock climbing, sitting in my hammock, playing with my cat Trudie or training for a triathlon.
Research Interests:
I am a physical oceanographer interested in the connections between physical and biological processes in coastal systems. Building on my experience as both an intern and research technician, my work focuses on the Mid-Atlantic, where I investigate how physical oceanographic processes shape this regional ecosystem. This densely populated coastal region has extensive commercial fisheries, making it particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
My research integrates a range of observational tools—including satellite products, ocean gliders, meteorological station data, and high-frequency radar—to examine both historical trends and real-time dynamics. I am committed to communicating my findings to an array of stakeholders, including coastal communities, policymakers, and the fishing industry, to address how climate change will continue to impact the Mid-Atlantic. I also hope to advance our understanding of coastal systems globally by contributing to the expansion of ocean observing networks and improving access to critical environmental data.
