I am a scientist turned storyteller, passionate about bridging the gap between science and society and motivating urgently-needed climate action. For six years, I led Woodwell Climate Research Center’s Communications activities, bringing the rich stories of Woodwell Climate scientists to diverse public audiences. I am currently developing Woodwell Climate’s first podcast aimed at helping people understand how climate change connects to their work and lives, and what they can do about it.
I came to Woodwell Climate from WGBH, where I founded and hosted a weekly science-focused radio show, Living Lab Radio. Previously, I wrote the Climatide blog about coastal communities facing climate change. My reporting on science and the environment has appeared in outlets ranging from Cape Cod Times and Commercial Fishery News to NPR’s Morning Edition, The Takeaway, and PBS NewsHour. In 2014, I was recognized for the breadth of my work with WGBH’s Margret and Hans Rey/Curious George Producer award.
I fell in love with the ocean as a child, and pursued a career in marine research before turning my energies to science communication. I serve on the Woods Hole Sea Grant Marine Outreach Guidance Group and the Board of the Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative, and I frequently teach or mentor students in climate communication.
