I'm working on projects about science wonder and understanding. After a few years in user experience research, I'm eager about my return to communicating the wonders of the world, rather than dissecting humans of the world.
I love being on my feet walking, hiking, or backpacking. Currently I'm most intrigued by fallen leaves and humans interfering with nature in city parks. More and more squirrels are following myself and everyone else.
Work Experience
Research Associate at Publicis Sapient from September 2022 to April 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
I learned from users how to make online experiences seamless. I oversaw behavioral research projects with close attention to detail, collaborating with recruiters, stakeholders, and participants. I also developed customer journeys to show how people interact with government services, revealing both opportunities and areas of friction.
UX Researcher at Veterans United Home Loans from May 2021 to March 2022 in Columbia, Missouri.
I led mixed-method research to improve online financial processes. My work focused on enhancing accessibility for veterans with cognitive disorders.
Pollinator Stewardship Engagement Specialist at KJM Digital from July 2020 to August 2021, remote position.
I executed educational call-to-action campaigns for EPA-funded initiatives. I researched public perceptions of pollinators through surveys and focus groups, then created materials to raise environmental awareness among targeted audiences.
Science Communication Fellow at Okinawa Institute of Science & Technology Graduate University from February 2019 to July 2019 in Onna, Okinawa, Japan.
I facilitated scientific outreach to a global audience and collaborated with scientists to communicate their research through press releases, news articles, and multimedia.
International Programming Chair at University of Missouri from August 2017 to June 2018 in Columbia, Missouri.
I collaborated with over 50 international student groups to organize university events and maintained a safe, inclusive atmosphere through thoughtful logistics and de-escalation tactics.
Extracurriculars Activities
Eventide View Farm Farm Hand during 2025 Vermont planting season. Completed laborious regenerative agricultural tasks such as livestock rotation and hand tilling.
Urban Rivers River Ranger Research Volunteer in Chicago. Identifying insects to monitor Chicago’s waterway ecology.
Education
I studied Science and Agricultural Journalism with a minors in Sustainable Agriculture at the Univerty of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri.