About

I am a PhD student & Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellow at the University of Colorado Boulder. My work focuses on phenology—the temporal dynamics of key organismal life cycle events (i.e. growth, reproduction, maturation)—in response to variable environmental information. Specifically, I am interested in how the “information content” of common phenological cues has changed and how this non-stationarity in cue systems is impacting organisms. My research is particularly motivated by phenological changes in high-mountain and agricultural ecosystems due to their importance for ecological reslience and human food & water security.

My dissertation bridges field experiments, theoretical approaches, and advanced computational statistics to address these questions in plant communities.

Outside of research, I enjoy rock climbing, running, cycling, fly-fishing, reading, snowboarding, film photography, and most of all, spending time with my wife.

Education

Ph.D. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO
08.2024 - 05.2029 (expected)

B.A. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Certificate in GIS & Computational Science
University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO
summa cum laude, With distinction, GPA: 4.0
01.2022 - 12.2023

Associate of Science
Front Range Community College | Westminster, CO
08.2019 – 12.2021

Research Experience

09.2025 – Present
Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellow, Krell Institute

05.2025 – 08.2025
Graduate Research Assistant, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Boulder, CO

12.2023 – 08.2024
Professional Scientist I, Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, Boulder, CO

05.2023 – 12.2023
Remote Sensing Intern, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Greenbelt, MD

08.2021 – 12.2023
Data Management Assistant, Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, Boulder, CO

05.2021 – 08.2021
Field Research Assistant, Niwot Ridge Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) site, Boulder, CO

Teaching

08.2024 – 12.2024
Teaching Assistant, University of Colorado Boulder
EBIO 4410 / 5410 Biological Statistics