Art is just as important to me as taking care of the little guys!

I am a career plant biologist and entomologist, with a heavy focus on insects. In the past I have worked as a laboratory associate on integrated pest management, parasitoid research, and plant genetics. I have dissected more insects than people I have met in my life!

I have worked for the NCDA in biocontrol research, spotted lanternfly detection, as well as in private industry in RTP in development of sustainable crop protection solutions. I currently work as a micropeptide researcher for plants.