I’m a Wisconsin-raised writer and naturalist, focusing on the parallels between art and science, with experience as a field technician in botany, stream ecology, and climate studies.

I’m currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Oregon State University focusing on poetry. I also write for Oregon State’s College of Engineering and serve as the editor-in-chief for the literary magazine, 45th Parallel.

Polar regions and cold environments hold great significance for me, having worked in Antarctica for three austral summers, and on the Greenland Ice Sheet for two boreal summers. In these spaces I’ve held positions as a cafeteria steward, air transportation specialist (cargo), trades helper, and science technician.