As a research-minded creative with almost 10 years of digital streaming experience, my goal is to continue uncovering new aspects of the industry that both challenge and satiate my curiosity. I’ve now worked in two interconnected ends of the video content lifecycle and thus can see and understand much of the broader operations picture with clarity and confidence.

 

I consider myself to be both artistically and scientifically driven. I originally graduated from James Madison University in 2016 with a degree in Media Arts and Design, and a concentration in Digital Video and Cinema. As I progressed through the initial stages of my career post-college, I couldn't shake the feeling of needing to know more about the planet and its people. I went back to school in 2020, and graduated from George Mason University in 2023 with a second bachelors degree in Biology. 

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My deep love of science, nature, and animals permeates everything I do. I've spent the majority of my free time over the last 10 years volunteering at the Smithsonian in various capacities. I was a Keeper Aide in both the Primate and Elephant houses at the National Zoo, and now currently volunteer as a Science Writer for the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. 

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When I'm not volunteering, the zoo follows me home. I have one dog, two cats, two frogs, and a gorgeous ball python to keep me on my toes. When I do get the chance to relax, you can catch me ranting about Formula 1, binging new television series, or dabbling in cozy video games.