Climate change and marine plastic pollution pose two of the most urgent ecological threats of our time, and I aim to lead in scalable, impactful solutions through fostering equitable, regenerative solutions through science-driven strategies.

Over the past decade I have taken a scientific, start-up style, and place-based approach to examining impacts of climate change on communities at an international scale as well as driving sustainability through action. My vision of climate action is science-driven, place-based, and community-centered, focusing on reducing environmental harm to the point of rejuvenation and promoting social equity through collaboration. My background is in plastic pollution and public policy in Washington State, specifically identifying large sources of, as well as a solutions to, plastic pollution and climate change. Throughout my professional experience, I have had the opportunity to lead several scientific programs, growing and building organizations’ personnel, portfolios, and goals.