I am a postdoctoral researcher at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where I study the physics and ecology of the coastal ocean. My work combines satellite and airborne observations, computer models, HF radar observations, and field measurements to better understand how water, sediment, and ecosystems interact over time. I am especially interested in developing integrative frameworks to study coastal change in places where direct observations are limited. By building tools that capture ocean processes, I hope to provide insights that can support better decisions about the future of our coasts.
Alongside my research, I host a podcast focused on the environment, climate change, and coastal systems, where I talk about how coasts shape our lives and how they are changing under rising seas and more frequent extremes. My goal is to translate coastal science and hazard research into stories and conversations that help people understand risk, resilience, and everyday choices that reduce our footprint and support healthier coasts. I started the podcast six years ago, and it has been listened to ~800,000 times with more than 44,000 subscribers. It gives me a way to share the wonder of discovery beyond academic circles, and spark conversations with a broader public.