Research Assistant

Education

• B.S. Environmental Conservation, Northern Michigan University, 2003

Experience

• 2006 – 2007, Native Plant Restoration Specialist, Upper Peninsula Resource Conservation and Development Council, Marquette, Michigan
• 2005 – 2006, Project Scientist, Innovative Environmental Solutions, Detroit, Michigan
• 2004 – 2005, Native Plant Nursery co-owner, Headwaters Nursery, Durango, Colorado
• 2004, Researcher, Dr. Julie Korb, Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado
• 2003 – 2005, Seasonal Fire Ecology crew member, San Juan National Forest, Durango, Colorado
• 2000 – 2003, Native Plant Program Coordinator, Hiawatha National Forest, Marquette, Michigan

Research Interests

• Restoration practices using local genotype plants
• Fire Ecology

Current Research

• Northern Arizona Native Plant Materials Market Feasibility Study

Other Interests

• Hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, backpacking, snowboarding, marathon running, knitting and long walks with my amazing dog Marley