About

In the 21st century, foresters are coding… can ya believe it?

I am a geospatial analyst and environmental practitioner focused on using contemporary technology for contemporary challenges in land stewardship. With a background in ecosystem management and forestry from UC Berkeley and ongoing graduate work in geospatial information systems at UCLA, my work centers on upholding the principles of traditional ecological knowledge to understand how landscapes function, and how we can better steward them in an era of rapid change and increasing ecological pressures.

As Assistant Program Director / County Coordinator for Plumas Corp (Plumas County Fire Safe Council), I designed and led programs that provided wildfire risk assessments, defensible space planning, and technical support to landowners across Plumas County. This work combined field evaluations with geospatial modeling to inform mitigation strategies at both the parcel and community scale. Another core component of my work was the development and execution of grant-funded wildfire mitigation programs. I have written and managed grant applications focused on hazardous fuels reduction, community protection, and strengthening communication networks across California’s Fire Safe Councils. Through this work, I have secured and helped implement over $7 million in funding to support communities living with fire.

In my undergraduate studies, I contributed to ecological research in both forest and aquatic systems, including field and laboratory work on coast redwood genetics and stream health. These experiences continue to inspire my current work, ensuring I approach every map and model with the same sense of awe I approached every tree in the field!

Currently, my graduate studies include applied geospatial work for various organizations. You can view some research, geospatial modeling, maps, and spatial databases for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency in my geospatial portfolio.