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I’m a first-generation Costa Rican-American field biologist & conservation photographer obsessed with adventuring outdoors, usually with my dog.

I have a profound interest in wildlife ecology, conservation, and science education. I believe integrative field biology and natural history observations are critical in developing hypothesis-driven research that expands our understanding of the biodiversity in our natural world. I also believe photography plays a key role in science and conservation communication.

My passion for wildlife, conservation, and storytelling began at a very young age and was largely due to traveling throughout Costa Rica with my family and listening to stories told by my park ranger uncle. My interest in wildlife photography developed at the start of my Ph.D., initially from using it as a tool to study animal behavior in the field.

Now, I use photography not only to conduct research and communicate science, but also to help inspire a passion for wildlife, wild places, and to create advocates for conservation. If you would like to collaborate or have any questions, I’d love to hear from you!