I analyze global climate model simulations in order to quantify near-term climate risks as a Research Assistant with the Risk and Resilience Program. Through the Just Access initiative, I focus on enhancing climate resilience in under-resourced communities facing disproportionate exposure to climate risks, both in the U.S. and globally.
Climate justice principles guide my work—effective climate action is impossible without addressing the systemic inequities that amplify the vulnerability of historically marginalized communities. My goal is to center the voices of people in these communities when co-creating tangible resilience strategies that empower people and protect ecosystems.
I have a B.S. in atmospheric science from the University of North Carolina, Asheville, and a M.S. in geography from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I have worked as a National Climate Assessment intern at the Cooperative Institute for Climate and Satellites-North Carolina (CICS-NC), an Atmospheric Scientist at CPP Wind Engineering and Air Quality Consultants, and a GIS Data Analyst within the Lightning group at Vaisala.
In my spare time, I can be found swing dancing, planting native plants in my yard, or exploring nature with my pup, Nibbler.
