About Me
I am a PhD Candidate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences department (NRES).
I am a transdisciplinary environmental social scientist focused on nature-based climate solutions and understanding the social-ecological dynamics that shape the success of conservation and development actions. My work focuses on forests and agroforestry systems to advance knowledge of their contributions to climate change, sustainable livelihoods, and conservation. I study the social-ecological impacts of agroforestry as a nature-based climate solution. Currently, I am modeling the suitability and potential impacts of agroforestry using geospatial datasets and economics models, complemented by qualitative research to better understand adoption decision-making. Additionally, I use large-scale geospatial data to investigate the relationships between human development, forests and forest cover change, and area-based conservation policies to advance scholarly debates and understand policy targets. I hold an MS degree in NRES from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. |