I studied biology at Amherst College, where Ethan Clotfelter first introduced me to the wonder of birds and the possibility of becoming a scientist. After graduating, I joined Alex Gerson's lab at UMass Amherst as a research technician. There, I worked on a variety of projects investigating the physiological and ecological consequences of birds' use of protein for fuel during migratory flight. I then completed my PhD research with Creagh Breuner at the University of Montana, studying how body condition, food availability, and the hormone corticosterone interact to influence seasonal and nomadic migratory decisions. I am now a postdoc in Emily Cohen's Animal Migration Research Group at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Appalachian Lab, where I'm using banding data to determine the strength and persistence of species interactions among co-migrating bird communities across stopover sites.
In my free time, I enjoy hiking, playing soccer, learning Spanish, knitting, and being endlessly entertained by my dog, Maisie.
In my free time, I enjoy hiking, playing soccer, learning Spanish, knitting, and being endlessly entertained by my dog, Maisie.
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