I am an animal behavior PhD candidate at UC Davis originally hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan. I’m a proud Michigander, and fell in love with nature and science while exploring the forests and museums of my hometown.

In 2015, I went on to the University of Chicago, where I studied science communication, ecology, and astrophysics while continuing to pursue many extracurriculars. I founded a student music group, wrote plays, made a short TV show, and released an album, all while thinking of how best to synthesize my passion for art with my passion for science.  I wrote my B.A. on science communication in the 21st century, looking at the lessons we’ve learned about how to make science accessible and fun in a sometimes hostile climate.