“Not all who wander are lost,” – J.R.R. Tolkien. This quote resonates with the value and vision driven—albeit less conventional—journey I have taken that has led me to a Ph.D. in Integrative Conservation and Anthropology and my current position as… Full story
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Early stage reflections on pursuing a career in fisheries conservation
July 6, 2020
For as long as I can remember, I have thought that fish are the most fascinating creatures in the world which is why I am dedicating my life to fisheries conservation. As a student at the University of Georgia, I… Full story

Reflections from sea
September 4, 2019
As I write this, I am sitting aboard the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ship, Fairweather, learning how NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey collects the data needed to create our nation’s nautical charts. On this particular cruise, we’re collecting… Full story

Exploring the world of policy: The experience of a Knauss Marine Policy Fellow
November 14, 2018
I have been involved in active scientific research for more than five years and the majority of my doctoral work focused on highly politicized topics within the oceanic environment (Deepwater Horizon disaster, Gulf hypoxia, methane emissions in the Arctic, etc.)…. Full story

A Year in the Life of a Knauss Marine Policy Fellow
April 12, 2016
This April marks the sixth anniversary of the tragic explosion of the Deepwater Horizon MC252 drilling platform in 2010, which released millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico and resulted in devastating impacts to wildlife and coastal… Full story

Applying for the Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship: Experience and Advice
January 29, 2016
Just over a year ago I made the rather short-notice decision to apply for the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. In my final year or so of a PhD program in the University of Georgia Odum School of Ecology,… Full story

Placement Week: A Teaser for a Year as a Knauss Fellow
January 18, 2016
Last month, I traveled with two other Knauss Fellowship finalists representing Georgia Sea Grant for the 2016 Finalist Placement Week. A requirement of all finalists, the exciting week culminates in everyone being placed with the host office in which they… Full story