I earned my undergraduate degree in Wildlife Ecology and my Master’s degree in Entomology from the University of Maine in Orono, where I am now pursuing a PhD in Biological Sciences. I work in the Applied Genetics and Genomics Lab at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Laboratory, focusing on vector-borne disease systems, particularly the ecology of diseases transmitted by ticks and mosquitoes. With extensive experience in both fieldwork and laboratory research, I study arthropods in their natural habitats and under the microscope.

I aim to combine my expertise in insect taxonomy and advanced entomology training with my passion for art, pursuing a career in scientific illustration for academic journals. In addition to my research, I have completed commissioned projects ranging from realistic pet and wildlife portraits to graphical abstracts for clients in academia and more.