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I am a conservation ecologist with the goal of using multiple biological disciplines to address both basic and applied questions relating to species conservation. My research is broadly built around questions addressing why populations have declined with a focus on species of management and conservation concern. My interests involve a wide range of potential processes which require knowledge of multiple subdisciplines within Ecology that may contribute to population declines such as wildlife diseases, physiology, and habitat loss/modifications. I utilize quantitative methods to data collected by trapping (mark-recapture), surveys, telemetry, and biologging data.

Previously I have been involved with a number of wildlife disease studies including: SARS-CoV-2 in peridomestic mammals in Virginia and evaluating the presence and effects of plague on species of conservation concern (University of Idaho, Colorado State University, and various projects in association with USGS Fort Collins Science Center).

Additionally, I have worked on questions addressing how climate and habitat change impact populations (University of Idaho). In particular, I am interested in how climate and habitat impact hibernation behavior, space use, and resource availability.

The main objectives of my research are to help inform future management decisions to recover populations. Additionally, I hope my research provides a solid foundation to encourage follow-up studies and asses future management actions being implemented. 

Please feel free to read more about my current research and contact me with any questions or comments.