Homo sapian studying Scleractinia

Curious and adventurous graduate student of biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I aim to combine my passions in science, music, and diving to contribute to our understanding of coral reef ecology, specifically in a changing world.

Last day of my AAUS Scientific Diving classes, 2016, Morehead City, Beaufort, NC

Check out the work I’ve finally completed after a covid pause on coral restoration in Florida. ML Parker Media has truly been an amazing member of my team! Her science communications, videos, and blogs go above and beyond! Check out the projects progress here: MLParkerMedia.com

Current Updates:

October 2022: The time has come. This is my last year as a graduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have finished my research projects with one published paper in 2019, and a manuscript in revisions. All that’s left is smooshing these 3 lovely chapters together into my dissertation, presenting my work to my peers and colleagues, and preparing for my next big adventure!  I have lived in North Carolina for 7 years now and I have come to truly call it my home. While I would love to stay in North Cackalaky with ya’ll, it’s time for me to move to the ocean. I’ve been looking forward to living on the coast for more than 3 months ever since I was 6 years old and obsessed with Jaws, but this time corals are calling my name. Now onwards and upwards to find employment in the field I love and the next big adventure BOAT LIFE!