— John Muir

I am a PhD candidate in Michael Blouin's lab at Oregon State University. For my dissertation research I am carrying out several studies involving the population genetics of ranid frogs in the Pacific Northwest (more details here). Being a naturalist at heart, I am fascinated by the complex interactions of ecological and evolutionary processes in nature. This fascination and my fondness for wild places compelled me to pursue a career as a biologist.

In addition to studying natural history and biology, I like to hike, draw, and read.