My work is driven by curiosity and passion for telling stories that reveal the connections between people, places, and the systems.. I try to increase the understanding of complex relationships between communities and the environment.

Everyone deserves good information about the invisible connections that sustain and shape our world. By taking a multidisciplinary approach that draws on policy, history, science, and the law, my goal is to bring transparency, context, and perspective to the topics I write about.

For six years, I was based in Reno, Nev., where I reported for The Nevada Independent. While at The Nevada Independent, my work was recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists, Best of the West, and the Society of Environmental Journalists. My reporting has appeared in ProPublica, Vox, The New York Times, Smithsonian, InsideClimateNews, Sierra Magazine, and High Country News. I write a Substack newsletter called Invisible Waters.

I am currently based in Davis, Calif., where I am working toward a master’s in environmental policy and management. When I’m not working and writing, I enjoy just about anything that involves rivers, oceans, hiking, coffee, cooking, and baking. Email me to get in touch.