I am interested in the processes that shape spatial and temporal distributions of marine organisms, community level responses to disturbances such as climate change, and the biological factors that affect resilience and diversity across multiple scales. I am currently researching the niche complementarity and ecological role of damselfish in the Galapagos Archipelago, focusing on the ways in which damselfish function as ecosystem engineers by providing algal biomass to the marine community.
I'm dedicated to science communication, outreach, and training the next generation of educated ecologists and ocean stewards. At Brown University, I'm the president of the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Undergraduate Group and a Voss Environmental Science & Communication Fellow. I'm also on the advisory board for Fish 'n Fins, a program that teaches young Caribbean girls about marine science, and a proud associate of the Women Divers Hall of Fame and the Explorer's Club.
I'm dedicated to science communication, outreach, and training the next generation of educated ecologists and ocean stewards. At Brown University, I'm the president of the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Undergraduate Group and a Voss Environmental Science & Communication Fellow. I'm also on the advisory board for Fish 'n Fins, a program that teaches young Caribbean girls about marine science, and a proud associate of the Women Divers Hall of Fame and the Explorer's Club.