I've been obsessed with plants as long as I can remember, so it was only natural for me to pursue my bachelor's and doctoral degrees in botany and plant ecology. After 15 years in academia, I realized academic writing was much less fun than writing for general audiences. Now, I put my creativity and teaching experience to work breaking down complex science concepts and making them relatable to everyone.
Institutional Writing
I write about agriculture, environmental issues, human and animal health, and more for the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Wearing my scientist hat, I penned a few dozen academic papers before changing careers. Most of what you'll find here relates to invasive plants in wildlands.