I am currently a postdoctoral researcher at Princeton University in New Jersey, collaborating with Dr. Elizabeth Niespolo to determine rates of diffusive uptake of trace elements (such as uranium!) in biominerals (including shark and human teeth, and ostrich and emu eggshells). I also collaborate with Dr. Mick Griffiths (William Paterson University) on projects exploring the impact of paleoclimate and paleoceanography on organisms and ecosystems. Specifically, I am exploring causes for the extinction of mega-toothed sharks (like Megalodon). I am also investigating the impacts of changing southeast Asian monsoon dynamics on megafaunal biodiversity across the Holocene. In April 2021, I graduated with a doctorate degree in low-temperature geochemistry (with a focus on non-traditional isotope systems) under the supervision of Dr. John Higgins at Princeton University. During this time, I 1) explored the utility of apatite as an archive of paleoenvironmental information, 2) reconstructed seawater chemistry across the Cenozoic using fossil shark teeth and 3) identified a novel fingerprint for alteration of carbonate sediments by terrestrial fluids.

As a graduate student, I also served as a Diversity Fellow with the Office of Access, Diversity and Inclusion. Through this experience, I developed skills as a mentor and worked on programming related to recruitment and retention of historically under-represented students in STEM fields.

When not in the lab, I enjoy reading (mostly historical (non)-fiction), hiking, embroidery and keeping up with my very spirited & incredibly adventurous toddler.