I am an Assistant Professor of Conservation Science at UC Berkeley. I am an interdisciplinary conservation scientist, science communicator, scholar and advocate. My research explores human-wildlife interactions, cultural values of nature, and the impacts that humans have on wildlife. I am currently investigating biodiversity, tourism, and cultural diversity in Latin America while advising Latin American governments on environmental policies. I have a PhD from the University of British Columbia and a postdoctoral fellowship from Stanford's Natural Capital Project. Besides research, I'm a tropical ornithologist, a National Geographic Explorer, and a UN Convention on Biological Diversity representative for youth.