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I am captivated by the ways that animals affect how the Earth works. This has required working among the fields of population biology, community ecology, and ecosystem science. Understanding the relationship between species and ecosystem processes is important because it critically informs management decisions and conservation science. I value and have used experimental, empirical, and theoretical approaches in my research. My preference is to develop robust empirical approaches that are designed for long-term data collection, and use field experiments to test specific hypotheses generated from empirical data.

"Studying how animals affect the Earth is an eternal endeavor - likewise the phenomenal wonder granted in the process."

I believe personal appreciation, public support, effective management, and conservation start with the understanding of animal-ecosystem relationships. Yet, pure science does not necessarily result in immediately useful applications. I am comfortable with ecological theory, value restoration and conservation efforts, and aim to do work that reduces the gap between the two.

Specific Interests:

Animal-ecosystem links
Stable isotopes in wildlife ecology
Natural Resource Policy