For the past eight years, I’ve worked with The Nature Conservancy, leading projects that enhance coastal resilience, restore critical habitats, and support biodiversity. My work spans oyster restoration, living shoreline design, and innovative strategies to combat climate change impacts on our coasts.
I hold a Master’s in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island and a Bachelor’s in Marine Biology from Roger Williams University. With this foundation, I combine scientific research with hands-on restoration efforts, collaborating with communities, policymakers, and fellow scientists to create lasting solutions. Whether it’s restoring degraded habitats, monitoring ecosystem health, or engaging public outreach, my goal is to ensure that Rhode Island’s coastal environments remain vibrant and resilient for generations to come.
When I’m not working on coastal restoration, you’ll find me paddleboarding along Rhode Island’s shorelines, rock climbing, hiking with my family, or gardening in my backyard.
Master's in Marine Affairs
University of Rhode Island, 2017
Master's thesis: Aquaculturist's perceptions of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA).
BSc. in Marine Biology, Minor in Sustainability Studies
Roger Williams University, 2014
Specialized in oyster restoration and shellfish aquaculture, gaining hands-on experience in hatchery, nursery, and grow-out operations, working directly with native bivalves and contributing to sustainable aquaculture research in Rhode Island’s coastal waters.
Current Position: Coastal Restoration Program Manager at The Nature Conservancy | previous title Coastal Restoration Scientist (08/2022 - 02/2025)| Coastal Restoration Science Technician (05/2017 - 08/2022)
Previous Experience: Aquaculture Grow-Out Technician, Research Assistant - RWU, and Water Quality Tester - CT DEEP
- Advisory Panelist - Science Advisory Commitee - Narragansett Bay Estuary Program
- TNC Representative - Stormwater Innovation Center Leadership Team
- 2019 Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation - Benthic Video Monitoring in Narragansett Bay
- 2023 American Fisheries Society - Utilizing PIT Telemetry to Evaluate River Herring Passage Performance
- 2023 RWU Marine Law - Offshore Wind Symposium - Reef Balls use for Artificial Reef Habitat
- 2024 RI Stormwater Expo - Innovative Approaches to Pond Restoration
- Evaluating Multiple Oyster Reef Restoration Practices Across Space and Time in Coastal Rhode Island - Ecological Restoration
- Host genetic identity determines parasite community structure across time and space in oyster restoration - Proceedings of the Royal Society B