Professional Experience

Project Lead, Scientific Communications & Strategic Engagement
Earth BioGenome Project | 2024–Present
Lead scientific communications, digital content, and global engagement for an international biodiversity genomics initiative.

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Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Associate
Seymour Lab, University of Technology Sydney | 2018–2022
Conducted research in marine microbiology and microbial ecology, with a focus on ocean ecosystems and environmental genomics.

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Teaching Assistant, Marine Microbiology Intensive
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre | Summers 2016, 2017
Supported instruction and student learning in an introductory marine microbiology field course.

 

Education

Ph.D. in Ecology
University of Alberta | 2012–2018

M.Sc. in Microbiology and Biotechnology
University of Alberta | 2009–2012

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Selected Research and Field Experience

Deep-Sea Sponge Expeditions
Strait of Georgia (2015), Hecate Strait (2014)
Participated in offshore research expeditions focused on marine ecosystems and sponge-associated biology.