Hello! I’m a climate nerd who spent too much time doom scrolling IPCC reports and decided to be part of the renewable energy transition. I am an Idaho-based clean energy consultant focusing on energy policy at the county-scale.
I started my career working for the Forest Service in Alaska and Oregon building long-term forest management plans. My curiosity of the natural world led me to purse a PhD researching how climate change is impacting ecosystems like deserts, grasslands, forests, and agricultural areas. My academic specialties include fire effects on ecosystems, permafrost, and nature based carbon markets. While at Oregon State, I co-produced the Inspiration Dissemination radio show, podcast, & blog where we translated graduate student research for the public’s understanding. I then became a Climate Program Manager for the Idaho Conservation League where I co-developed a long-term campaign to accelerate Idaho’s road to decarbonization focusing on buildings, transportation, and the energy systems.
I have a robust academic background making me a trusted messenger on climate issues. I am media trained and experienced in interviews, presentations, teaching, or panel settings. My ecology background makes me happy in the big-picture arena, and I know the value of personal relationships cannot be quantified even though they are be invaluable. Thus far I’ve learned plenty of lessons on how to solve problems in the energy & climate space, whether it’s working at the State Legislature level or phone banking to advocate for better renewable energy policies. Sometimes you need a long-term strategic plan to fix a policy problem, but other times you need to have more coffee & windshield time with the locals.
When not working you can find me running in circles, mountain biking, playing soccer, rock climbing, or trying to learn how to ski. To learn more about my history read my Background.
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PhD in Soil Science, 2022
Oregon State University
MS in Sustainable Forest Management, 2016
Oregon State University
BS in Soil Science & Geology Minor, 2013
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
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