I am a biologist broadly interested in applied ecology and conservation of aquatic ecosystems. Specifically, I study ways in which we can conserve fishes at risk of extinction and predict the spread of invasive species. I am currently the SARA-Science Coordinator for Pacific Region of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. I was previously a post-doctoral fellow at Fisheries and Oceans Canada at the Great Lakes Laboratory for Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences under the supervision of Dr. Andrew Drake. I am researching the effects of different threats on species at risk. I am also an Associate Editor for Biological Invasions.

I completed my PhD (2019) in the Mandrak Lab at the University of Toronto and co-supervised by the late Dr. Olaf Weyl at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity. I completed my MSc (2013) in the Ricciardi Lab at McGill University. I have worked on numerous research projects around the world: Canada, East Africa, Panama, and Southern Africa.

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