I am a ecologist and educator with a passion for understanding and protecting biodiversity, particularly in tropical ecosystems. My research spans community ecology, biodiversity change, and coral reef conservation. I am particularly interested in how ecosystem degradation affects coral reef communities, and in developing restoration approaches that are scientifically rigorous, locally grounded, and accessible to communities in the Global South.
Teaching is equally central to my professional identity. I believe science education works best when it is practical, inclusive, and connects students to the real world. I usually apply this by promoting assignments and assessments that involve the analysis of real data, connection with practitioners and researchers, or field courses. I have taught and assisted courses in evolution, conservation biology, population genetics, and scientific literacy, and I am committed to evidence-based, student-centered approaches that make science accessible to everyone.
Outside of research and teaching, you’ll find me underwater somewhere in the Indo-Pacific, up on a rocky cliff or back in Vancouver adventuring with my four-year-old.
