I’m a content strategist & science communicator based in Los Angeles, California.

Currently leading storytelling at iNaturalist to connect people with nature, support biodiversity science, & power community-led conservation efforts.

background

earned dual degrees in Biology and Cognitive Science (specializing in Design & Interaction) from the University of California, San Diego
served as a content creator/science communicator at several museums, science institutions, and non-profits (including the California Academy of Sciences, the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, and more)
completed a Science Communication certificate in 2021 (via UCSD Extension); became a certified Climate Steward in 2023 (and TA’d for the Community Environmental Council’s program through 2024) </aside>

additional lore

makes zines / plays violin / is learning to roller skate
writes + curates a newsletter called Filter Feeder
big fan of sea stars (they’re colorful, resilient, and don’t have backbones — what's not to love?)
made this at age ten (enjoy + be bewildered) </aside>

experienced in …

cross-channel content, brand, & narrative strategy for mission-driven organizations
end-to-end video production & content-creation
creator program management + influencer/ambassador marketing
copywriting + editing (short-form, long-form, social, website, articles — you name it, I’ll write and/or proofread it)
notion (aka, the host of this website) + designing productivity systems/content calendars with specific team needs in mind
adobe creative suite / procreate for illustration, animation, & scientific/technical figures
asking questions + learning new things quickly (new softwares, new places, new science — whether as a content/interview host or as a teammate!)
working with teams across a wide range of environments (especially nonprofit + remotely)
bringing a whole lot of enthusiasm + curiosity to projects + collaborations </aside>