I am a birder and native plant enthusiast, photographer, and educator. I volunteer for my county conservation district on projects including plant phenology, seed collection, breeding bird surveys, and blue bird nest monitoring.

After many years working in higher education, I am in my second career as an instructional designer. I mainly work with conservation professionals designing training courses for early career conservation planners. My courses so far include Introduction to Forest Management, Communication Skills for Conservation Professionals, and Phosphorus Management for Water Quality.