I am a soil ecologist and biogeochemist currently focused on understanding plant-soil-microbial interactions for crop access of soil organic matter nitrogen. My graduate work explored soil organic matter formation, nitrogen dynamics, and soil ecosystem function in forested ecosystems. Broadly I am interested in research that builds mechanistic and conceptual understanding of (agro)ecosystems to inform management, policy, and modeling.

When I’m not on campus you can find me trail running with my dog Sprout or gardening with my husband and son.