Bio
Since September 2018, I have held a position at the ORNL DAAC, NASA's data archive center for terrestrial biogeochemistry, ecology, and environmental processes. At present, I assist in the coordination and planning of the project, especially in my role as a Scrum Master for Earthdata Cloud data migration. I also contribute to the curation and publication of datasets, science communications, and creating a variety of website content.
Outside of my work with NASA, I serve on a DOE Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) project supporting the CEM Biofuture Platform in its efforts to promote an evidence-based understanding of sustainable biomass production and use.
Professional Experience
I have previously served the following projects within the Environmental Sciences Division.
- Data Management for NGEE-Arctic
- Generic Standard for File-Level Metadata and Comma-Separated Data Files for the ESS-DIVE
- Water Risk for the Bulk Power System: Asset to Grid Impacts for the GMLC
- Accelerating Bioenergy Technology Advancement Through FAIR Data Delivery for BETO
In January 2024, I was selected as NASA's Federal Coordinating Lead Author for the National Nature Assessment, which aimed to increase knowledge of nature in the United States and its links to global change. This project was cancelled in February 2025.
Education
I received my Ph.D. from the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee (Knoxville) in 2017. See my outdated website to learn about my time in graduate school.
Professional Service
My LinkedIn Profile provides my community service activities.
Professional Affiliations
I voluntarily participate in Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) Biological Data Standards Cluster.