About me

Within the broad field of Geography, I am applying methodological techniques to study physical geography. Specifically, I use remote sensing and image processing techniques to address wildland fire and landscape ecology research objectives. My goal is to fill research knowledge gaps, benefit emergency responders, and inform policymakers.

Education

Ph.D., Geography, San Diego State University/University of California, Santa Barbara (Expected 2023)
  • Joint Doctoral Program
  • Committee: Dr. Douglas A. Stow (chair), Dr. Dar A. Roberts, Dr. John O'Leary, Dr. Leila Carvalho, & Dr. Alexandra Syphard
M.S., Remote Sensing Intelligence, Naval Postgraduate School (2012)
  • Committee: Dr. R. Christopher Olsen (chair) & Dr. Fred A. Kruse
  • Thesis Title: “Using Multi-Angle WorldView-2 Imagery to Determine Ocean Depth Near Oahu, Hawaii”
B.A., Geography, University of California, Santa Barbara (2008)

employment history

  • Remote Sensing Scientist, Solis Applied Science, Falls Church, VA (2021 - present)
  • California State University Doctoral Employee, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA (2019 - present)
    • Advisor: Dr. Douglas Stow
    • Graduate Assistance (2022 - present)
    • Connecting Wildlands & Communities Project Team (2019 - 2021)
    • Doctoral Teaching Assistant (2021 - 2022)
    • Research Fellow (2020 - 2021)
    • Doctoral Research Associate (2019 - 2020)
  • Remote Sensing Scientist & Account Manager, Intterra, Inc., Castle Rock, CO (2016 – 2019)
  • Instructor of Geosciences, Department of Economics and Geosciences (DFEG), U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO (2015 – 2016)
  • Business Systems Analyst, Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton, contracted to work with the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mid-South, Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS)-074 Project Management Support Branch (PMSB), U.S. Navy, Millington, TN (2014 – 2015)
  • Documentation Specialist, Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton, contracted to work with the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mid-South, Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS)-074 Project Management Support Branch (PMSB), U.S. Navy, Millington, TN (2014)
  • Hyperspectral Imagery (HSI) Program Manager/Tactician, Distributed Ground Station-One (DGS-1), 497th Operations Support Squadron (OSS), Weapons and Tactics Flight (OSK), U.S. Air Force, Langley Air Force Base, VA (2012 – 2013)
  • Remote Sensing Center Research Associate, Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Physics Department, Monterey, CA (2008 – 2012)
  • DEVELOP Program Summer Intern, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA (2008)
  • Laboratory Assistant (Part-Time) in Dr. Jeff Dozier’s Laboratory, Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), Santa Barbara, CA (2008)
  • Laboratory Assistant (Part-Time) in Dr. James Kennett’s Laboratory, Geological Sciences Department, University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), Santa Barbara, CA (2005 – 2006)
Updated 16 October 2022