I am a coastal oceanographer interested in how physical processes like waves, currents and groundwater flows affect nearshore ecosystems and communities. A primary motivation of my work is understanding climate change impacts in the coastal zone, as well as advancing nature-based strategies to improve coastal resilience.

I am currently a post-doc in Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), where I work with Dr. Julia Guimond to characterize seasonal and storm-induced changes in saltmarsh hydrology and carbon fluxes. I received my Ph.D. in Environmental Fluid Mechanics from Stanford University in Spring 2025, advised by Prof. Stephen Monismith. My dissertation research used a combination of in-situ measurements and high-resolution modeling to (1) improve non-invasive methods for measuring reef health and (2) to study wave transformation over spurs and grooves. Check out my research page to learn more!

I am passionate about community-engaged and solutions-oriented science. During my PhD, I interned with a local government agency (OneShoreline) working to enhance flood and sea level rise resiliency in the San Francisco Bay Area, and served as co-president of the student group Scientists Speak Up, leading workshops on effective strategies for science communication. I also served on the board of Stanford Women in Fluid Dynamics, helping to connect students across departments to each other and to career resources. In my free time, I love to sing, bake and go for long walks on the beach.