In her words:

“Growing up in Maine, I spent summers swimming in chilly Atlantic Ocean waters, hiking fir-covered mountains, and rock-hopping within clear-running streams filled with trout. Quickly falling in love with the natural world, I have been hooked on outdoor exploration ever since.

Currently, I am a writer, photographer, and Communications Director for Audubon Florida. I have a Master’s Degree in Environmental Management from the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment, where I specialized in Ecosystem Science and Conservation, as well as a Master’s Degree in Strategic Communication from the University of West Florida. I am also a National Geographic Young Explorer, completing four trips to the Maine North Woods in each of the four seasons, Fall 2015-Summer 2016.”