I received my B.S. in meteorology and marine science from Rutgers University in 2017. I spent my undergraduate years researching extratropical cyclones and, later, changes in eastern U.S. snowfall. After that, I moved to Columbia University for graduate school, where Dr. Lorenzo Polvani and Dr. Michael Previdi advised me. My research focused on the exciting and controversial issue of Arctic amplification: greater-than-global Arctic warming. I received my Ph.D. in earth and environmental science in 2023.

Volunteering, outreach, and mentorship are integral parts of my career. I am a mentor for various organizations, including Letters to a Pre-Scientist, Women in Science, and Geosciences Education & Mentorship Support. I have also participated in several outreach events for non-scientific audiences, including students at the Columbia Journalism School. Until January 2024, I volunteered at Columbia’s Gay Health Advocacy Project as a peer counselor. There, I provided confidential HIV and reproductive health counseling for students and faculty, as well as participated in HIV community outreach. I hope to be able to address LGBTQ+ issues in earth science and make sure the field is inclusive and diverse.
In my free time, I am an avid hiker, baker, and group fitness participant. I am also a math tutor for middle and high school students, trying to improve their grades and attitudes toward math. Perhaps most importantly, I am a dog-lover with three of my own: Lola, Buffy, and Callie.