Pursuing a PhD degree

Research Areas: Ecology, Wildlife, Biodiversity, Geospatial Analysis

Supervisors: Dr. Kaitlyn Gaynor (Zoology), Dr. Naomi Schwartz (Geography)

Degrees: University of California, Berkeley, BSc (Molecular Environmental Biology)

Entry Date: September 2022

Expected Graduation Date: 2027

Research Statement: My PhD focuses on how large mammals respond to human disturbance, including recreation and development. I have been working with the Yosemite National Park Service to understand how black bears navigate human-dominated spaces through GPS collar data analysis.  I am also beginning to explore the movement patterns of other large carnivores in California, in both protected and non-protected areas.