I combine remote sensing and on-the-ground measurements to monitor changes in the Arctic. My projects track abrupt permafrost thaw, and help establish monitoring sites for permafrost-related carbon emissions. My research will provide a more precise assessment of the volume of emissions from thawing permafrost which will help inform climate policies and carbon budgets.
My fascination with tundra landscapes started early, after taking a trip to Denali National Park shortly after graduating from high school. While in college, I participated in Woodwell’s Polaris Project and traveled to Siberia for my first taste of permafrost research. Since then, I have enjoyed finding opportunities to use my technical skills to solve environmental problems. My current work is motivated by the knowledge that the research I do today will contribute to a more sustainable and liveable future on Earth.
In my free time, I enjoy hiking, skiing, biking, climbing, playing fiddle in a local Irish session, and knitting—preferably with my cat on my lap.
