I communicate research, projects, concepts and events related to climate science, the environment and development. Have some science that needs communicating? I'm available for freelance work -- email me using the form at left if you're interested in collaborating. 

CURRENTLY 
+ Communications Officer // International Research Institute for Climate and Society, Earth Institute, Columbia University // November 2013 - present
+ Freelance Journalist // The Daily Beast, ProPublica

EDUCATION
I love school. I've learned the most during field education experiences in Montana and the equatorial Pacific in which I was forced to solve problems...sans internet!
+ MS Journalism, Stabile Fellow in Investigative Journalism // Columbia University  // May 2018
+ MA in Climate and Society // Columbia University // August 2013
+ BS in Environmental sScience // Indiana University // May 2011
+ Semester studying oceanography & learning to sail // Sea Education Association // Fall 2009

JOBS
Assisting scientists taught me the research process.  I also gained a first-hand understanding of the importance of precision when reporting on science. Serving as a teaching assistant has been one of my favorite jobs to date, and I hope to be able to return to teaching in my career. 
+ Project Coordinator // Indiana Unvi Office of Sustainability // 2011-2012
+ Research Assistant // Columbia Univ // 2013
+ Intern // National Aeronautics and Space Administration // 2013
+ Teaching Assistant // Columbia Univ // 2013 
+ Research Assistant // Indiana Geological Survey // 2008-2011