A little more about me...
Life's too short to not touch dirt
I was born in a mountain town and spent a lot of my time in the wilderness. I mountain bike, backpack, climb, and fly fish. These activities and my time in the outdoors are a large part of my life and I want to give back to it as much as I can.
When being in the backcountry isn’t an option and I need to take a break from my studies, I occupy myself with creative endeavors like playing the guitar, reading, and writing.
Even in my free time, I am trying to do things that keep me on the path towards my greater goal of finding meaning on this planet. I want experience everything I can to the best of my abilities and then give back by trying to help maintain the Earth and its biodiversity.


Some media that has inspired me
The Teachings of Grass
Merging indigenous traditional ecological knowledge with modern day biology.

Revisionist History
Malcom Gladwell is a professional when it comes to investigative journalism. This podcast brings a whole new perspective to human history.
This Is Water
An ode to life.

Waking Up
Meditiation has brought a level of inner peace in my life that I need in order to keep moving forward.
My work experience
The Pringle Laboratory
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
Created and executed a research project on alpine plant ecology using thermal data.
Rascarey - Turtle Sanctuary
Helped construct a nursery used to protect turtle eggs until they hatch.
A&A Mechanical
Taxing manual labor position that involved uncomfortable working conditions and long hours.