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ABOUT ME

Researcher

Norwegian Institute for Nature Research

Scandinavian Brown Bear Research Project

Originally from the Chicago area, I moved west when she was 19 to work as a wildlife technician in Yellowstone National Park. There, I discovered a passion for both wildlife and ecosystem interactions. I stayed in Yellowstone for over 10 years researching and managing wolves, bears, and bison before returning to graduate school. I received a Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology from Utah State University, where my research focused on wolf-bison interactions in Yellowstone, and wolf-brown bear interactions in North America and Scandinavia. I am currently working on numerous research and science communication projects with several universities and non-profits across multiple countries. My research generally focuses on large carnivores, predator-prey interactions, and animal behavior. 

EDUCATION

Ph.D. - Wildlife Ecology

Utah State University

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B.S. - Evolution and Ecology

Montana State University

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INTERESTS

Predator-Prey Interactions

Animal Behavior

Socio-Economic Ecosystems

Science Communication

Broader Impacts

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