I develop metrics to quantify physical climate risks, such as water scarcity and agricultural yields, and apply these to case studies along the themes of local climate resiliency, national security, and climate justice. I work with domestic and international communities to provide uniquely-tailored climate risk assessments, as well as with private entities to incorporate climate risk into investment decision-making. I am motivated to address how climate change is amplifying existing socio-economic and structural inequities through an intersectional lens of physical climate risk and human vulnerability.
My past research has examined the impact of climate change in the tropics, looking at changes in atmospheric circulation, extreme precipitation, and water-stressed forest phenology. I use climate models, big data analysis, and data visualizations to understand climate risks and impacts. I hold a B.Sc. in mathematical geophysics with a focus on climate modeling from Brown University.
Prior to joining Woodwell Climate, I was a professional dancer and aerialist. I love training multiple circus art disciplines, advocating for social justice, warm water scuba diving, and working from home with my dogs in Las Vegas, NV.
