About Me
I am a geographer at heart and enjoy the challenge of analyzing spatial and temporal patterns to improve our understanding of current environmental issues. I bring an interdisciplinary and critical approach to topics like natural resource management, conservation, and sustainable development.
I am currently pursuing a MA in Applied Geography with a focus on geospatial science and communications. My dream job involves leveraging geospatial technologies to visualize complex data and relationships in order to inform management decisions and help bridge the gap between science, policy, and the public.
I am passionate about sharing information in ways that inspire action.
I am an active volunteer with Denver Audubon's School Programs where I enjoy leading students on outdoor field trips and delivering engaging and educational classroom presentations.
I like to spend my free time reading, cooking, practicing yoga, and traveling.
Recent Work
Colorado Population Change by County
Census population projections illustrating areas of population growth/decline by county.
Chicago Open Space Access
Map highlighting accessibility of open spaces in Chicago neighborhoods.
Report: Habitat Suitability Analysis
Goal: analyze environmental factors of bighorn sheep and Canada lynx habitat. Identify priority areas by creating a combined habitat suitability model for both species.
Research Paper: Trends in GIS
Literature review examining trends in GIS including the increasing use of Free and Open Source Software and Participatory GIS methods
Sensitivity Analysis
Goal: identify sensitive criteria in habitat suitability model by changing input parameters and comparing output results.
Presentation: Effective Distance, Visual Connectivity, and Optimal Paths
Goal: combine effective distance, viewshed, and optimal path analyses to identify best location for new fire lookout tower.
Denver Audubon: Geographic Scope Map
Land cover classification and geographic scope of Denver Audubon's service area. Used in grant applications to identify service area boundary and habitat types encompassed.
