I am creating an archive and historical record of the Arctic Great Rivers Observatory, a longstanding monitoring program co-founded by Woodwell Climate that tracks the water chemistry and discharge of the six largest rivers in the Arctic Circle.
I recently completed my undergraduate degree in History & Science at Harvard University, much of which focused on climate science, environmental history, and urban planning. I’ve conducted on-site historical and environmental research in Colorado and Bhutan. Both projects examined how communities understand environmental consequences and adapt land use to shifting environmental regimes.
I grew up surrounded by the public parks and lakes of Minneapolis where my relationship with the natural world was shaped primarily by public infrastructure and urban green spaces. In college, I led wilderness backpacking and hiking trips in Maine and New Hampshire, which deepened my belief that access to natural spaces is a civic and environmental right. During my first year of college, I visited Woodwell for an Arctic science and anthropology class and have long admired the Center’s work. I’m excited to be spending the summer at Woodwell working at the intersection of environmental science, policy, and history.
In the future, I hope to pursue climate writing and environmental journalism, or public-facing historical work that makes climate science accessible to a general audience. I’m also interested in environmental law or possibly pursuing a PhD in history, with a particular focus on environmental histories of North America. My goal is for my career to combine writing, environmental science, and public service.
In my free time, I enjoy trail and road running, hiking in New Hampshire, and spending time trying new bakeries and cafes.
