Thesis project:  Age-0 Gizzard Shad Prey Supply and Predator Demand: Analysis of the Trophic Support Capacity of Southern U.S. Reservoirs.

Education:

M.S. Nat. Res. Ecology & Management – Fisheries Option, 2009.  Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

B.S. Environmental Science, 2007 (Departmental Honors).  Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

Professional Experience:

Research Assistant, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame (Advisor:  Dr. Gary A. Lamberti; 2010 - present)

Research Technician, Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (2009-present).

Research Assistant, Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management, Oklahoma State University (2007 – 2009).

Professional Memberships:

American Fisheries Society (2006-Present)

- Oklahoma State University Student Chapter (2007-Present)

Ecological Society of America (2007-Present)

- Aquatic Ecology Section (2007-Present)

American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (2007-2008)

Society for Ecological Restoration International (2007-2008)

American Association for the Advancement of Science (2009-Present)

Activities & Awards:

Treasurer, OSU Student Subunit of the American Fisheries Society (2008 & 2009).