So, you’re studying…rocks?
For much of my life, I believed my path was in the arts. I grew up immersed in performing arts schools, worked as a Disneyland character performer, and even had a brief career as a touring aerial acrobatic artist. While I valued these experiences, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing.
That changed when I took a Geology class on a whim. Suddenly, I saw the world differently. Questions I’d been asking my whole life, like why mountains take their shape or how rocks tell stories of the past, had answers rooted in science. This realization reshaped my future and led me into the world of Earth sciences and geographic technologies, where I’ve built a strong foundation in Geology.
As a non-traditional student, I’ve embraced opportunities to deepen my knowledge and skills, working as a Geoscience tutor and Field Assistant gaining extensive field experience across the western United States. These roles not only strengthened my understanding of Earth processes but also ignited my passion for making science accessible and actionable.
Through my studies, I discovered a love for mapping and spatial analysis, which opened the door to Geography and GIS. These tools allow me to combine my curiosity about Earth systems with a commitment to addressing real-world challenges, such as disaster preparedness and environmental conservation.
Today, I’m dedicated to bridging the gap between science and the public by making Earth systems and hazards accessible and understandable. Whether through research, mapping, or storytelling, my goal is to spark curiosity, foster awareness, and inspire action—because the rock we all live on deserves our care and understanding.
A Few Snapshots...
Checking out some dipping beds on a hike in the White Inyos.
Interviewing Arnold Schwarzenegger as a Junior Broadcaster for the Greater Las Vegas Inner City Games.
Competing in the National Geographic Geography Bee.
My siblings and I hiking the Narrows in Zion NP.
Hiking the Narrows in Zion NP as a teen.
Performing as a guest aerialist in Wendy Hassenpflug's Master thesis performance at CSUN.
Performing as an aerial artist in Aerial Experience Production's "Imagine Christmas" in Galveston, TX.
Balancing on a sailing stone in the Racetrack Playa, Death Valley
Picking some serpentinite out of the Melones Fault Zone.
Sketching in my field journal at Tunnel View, Yosemite NP.
Getting an aerial view of the Sheep Mountain Anticline, Wyoming.
A study in hydrogeology (aka white water rafting on the Snake River, Wyoming).
Some light mapping of the Johnnie (Oolitic) Formation.
My husband Blake and I on a Dana Club trip in Big Sur, CA.
Sitting on the edge of the Grand Canyon, AZ.
Kaibab's Burgers (aka hiking the South Kaibab Trail dressed as Bob's Burgers characters).