Fieldwork
As a tropical ecologist, I have conducted fieldwork throughout much of the Neotropics and Madagascar, from coastal lowlands to mountain slopes. My work spans a wide range of habitats, especially tropical dry forest, lowland rainforest, and montane rainforest. In the field, I toggle between low-tech surveys on the forest floor, highly specialized ground-to-canopy tree climbing, and new technologies, such as passive acoustic monitoring.
Fieldwork is what drew me to tropical ecology, and I am committed to making it accessible and meaningful for others. Whether leading a team of seasoned researchers, training resident experts in new techniques, or introducing undergraduates to tropical ecosystems for the first time, I believe that immersive field experience is one of the most powerful tools for building the next generation of ecologists.
The map below demonstrates the breadth of regions and environments I have worked in, with some photos and basic information. I look forward to returning to many of these places to build on existing collaborations and offer students and researchers meaningful, community-grounded field experiences.
Prior to conducting international fieldwork, I cut my teeth doing fieldwork across the US. For 5 years I worked my way up from Field Technician to Crew Leader, and eventually Herpetologist with the Wyoming Game & Fish Department. These experiences exposed me to a wide range of employers, co-workers, environments, and species that proved crucial in shaping my trajectory.
For those interested, you can refer to the Career Guide tab to get an idea of how one goes about finding and getting these types of opportunites.