I completed my Ph.D. student at the University of Colorado in May 2009, in the department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. I worked in Russell Monson's lab, and my research was conducted at the Niwot Ridge AmeriFlux site, located within Niwot Ridge LTER. For four summers, I used methods such as sap flow and stable carbon isotopes to compare differences in water-carbon dynamics among the three dominant tree species both throughout a season, as well as among different seasons. Furthermore, I aimed to understand the link between the carbon and water cycles in a subalpine forest in the context of climate change.

My current research positions are at both Colorado State University and at the National Center for Atmospheric Research. During the summer of 2009, I traveled to Tibet to work at Nam Co research station (4 hours from Lhasa) to understand how climate change and land management policies will affect above ground and below ground biogeochemical processes.

When I am not working, you can usually find me out hiking in the foothills or cooking in my kitchen. My dog Charlie is probably accompanying me during both these activities.