I am an Assistant Scientist at the University of Miami's Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies and NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, as part of the AOML Coral Program. My research involves the use of advanced molecular techniques to better understand coral diseases and treatments, genetic connectivity of coral ecosystems, and physiology/adaptation of corals in marginal and extreme environments.
As part of my research and academic interests, I am an avid Trimix technical diver, drone pilot, and filmmaker. In addition to the production and dissemination of cutting-edge genetic research, I believe that outreach and education are key to the advancement of effective management strategies and better representation of science with the general public.
