I grew up just outside of Philadelphia but found my passion for geology in the vast landscape of the southwestern United States. An introductory geology class at Scottsdale Community College, Arizona, sparked my interest in the subject. After participating in two separate introductory field courses in the San Francisco Volcanic Fields and the Grand Canyon, I became hooked. I was fascinated by how my instructor could “read the rocks” (almost as if they were a book) as we hiked down the canyon. I then transferred to Rutgers University, where I began working with Dr. Craig Feibel in the Paleoenvironmental Research Laboratory as an undergraduate. Dr. Feibel allowed me to explore various research areas, from analyzing ostracods to working on sediments from the Hominin Sites and Drilling Project (HSPDP). He encouraged me to develop my own projects that suited my research interest. For my senior honor’s thesis, I analyzed how surface geology is related to fossil distribution and recovery. As both an undergraduate and graduate student, I took great interest in structural geology. During the summer of 2019 I worked as a lab assistant in the Structural Geology Modeling Lab under Drs. Martha Withjack and Roy Schlische. During this time, I helped photograph and interpret clay models using Petrel. As an MSc student in Dr. Feibel’s Lab, I use structural geology and noble-gas geochemistry to explore how tectonics helped shape the Turkana Depression landscape. In addition to my thesis work, I am currently working with Dr. Lauren Adamo to develop virtual field trips to promote greater inclusivity in the geoscience curriculum.
I attended a cross-country field camp through Lehigh University; this experience opened my eyes to the diverse physiographic and geologic providences in the United States. As such, I have related interest in North America's geology, especially the basin and range. Outside of geology, I like spending time with family and friends. I also love to hike and camp; check out some pictures below!
I attended a cross-country field camp through Lehigh University; this experience opened my eyes to the diverse physiographic and geologic providences in the United States. As such, I have related interest in North America's geology, especially the basin and range. Outside of geology, I like spending time with family and friends. I also love to hike and camp; check out some pictures below!