about

a bit more about me, both inside and outside of my work

the lore

My approach to data science is grounded in people, place, and ecology. I am mixed-Indigenous Unangax̂ raised on Coast Salish lands in Northwestern Washington State, a community at the forefront of climate change adaptation and community-led environmental stewardship. These landscapes, and the people connected to them, shaped how I think about systems, responsibility, and the role data can play in supporting informed decision-making.

A woman kneeling down in a forest over a large tropical leaf, taking notes in a journal.

Data collection in Monteverde, Costa Rica

I hold a BS in Environmental Science and Resource Management from the University of Washington (2019) and a Master of Environmental Data Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2025). Together, these experiences shaped my interdisciplinary approach: combining quantitative analysis, programming, and clear, thoughtful communication to solve complex problems.

By nature, I am an enthusiastic puzzle solver. I thrive in collaborative environments, surrounded by diverse thinkers and actors. I strive to foster inclusive spaces, drive meaningful change, and ensure that data serves people and communities.

A woman in the distance across an alpine meadow. A measuring tape is running from the camera to where she is sitting. Mountains are in the background.

Rare plant monitoring in Olympic National Park

the work

My early training in ecology informs how I approach data today. As an undergraduate, I contributed to research on methane emissions from permafrost thaw bogs and completed a capstone project in Costa Rica’s cloud forest examining relationships between mycorrhizal abundance and soil organic carbon. After graduating, I worked as a field ecologist with the National Park Service through UW Botanic Gardens’ RareCare program, applying GIS and developing long-term monitoring methods to support conservation of rare alpine plants in Olympic and North Cascades National Parks.

I am now a Data Analyst at Puget Sound Restoration Fund, a nonprofit practicing science-based restoration for people and place in the Salish Sea. I serve as the Habitat Program’s sole data specialist, providing core support in data analysis & writing for Olympia Oyster Restoration & Bull Kelp Recovery.

A white campervan parked in front of a large rock formation surrounded by Mexican Giant Cardon Cactuses around sunset.

Trashcan the Van, parked among the Giant Cardons in Baja, MX

Across my work, I am particularly interested in data visualization, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clear communication, using data not just to analyze systems, but to tell stories that support equitable, evidence-based decisions.

Take a look at my work to see some past projects.

the play

When my head is not buried in code, you can find me pursuing my many other interests:

A woman in the distance across an alpine meadow. A measuring tape is running from the camera to where she is sitting. Mountains are in the background.

I love taking inspiration from my surroundings for bead project color palettes! These became Tse’Bii’Ndzisgaii (Monument Valley, UT) inspired earrings

  • Indoors: Bead weaving, cooking for friends, trying out a new craft, or diving into my ever-growing stack of to-be-read books.

  • Outdoors: Biking, hiking, bouldering, swimming in natural bodies of water, and nerding out over nature.

  • On the road: Traveling in my self-built campervan, Trashcan the Van, alongside my beautiful dog Tahoma. Always happy to chat DIY solar systems, woodworking, or road-trip planning Face Smile