I am interested in advancing quantitative methods to better understand and predict water resource dynamics under human, natural, and climate-driven influences. During my Ph.D., I am focusing on how the expansion and reintroduction of the North American beaver (Castor canadensis) could influence water storage and river flow regimes in California’s Sierra Nevada. I combine hydrologic modeling and remote sensing tools, with the goal of understanding how this keystone species could increase water resilience in California in light of drier climates.

Before coming to Berkeley I earned a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Spanish from Skidmore College,  and I conducted research at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the U.S. Geological Survey. Through these experiences I gained valuable knowledge in aquatic ecosystem monitoring techniques, and opportunities to combine novel in-situ and satellite-enabled approaches. [Co-advised by Manuela Girotto]