Education
PhD Candidate (Biological Science - University of New South Wales): 2018 - present
Supervisor: Dr. Adriana Verges
Masters of Science (Department of Biology - University of Victoria): 2015 - 2018
Thesis: The role of predators and diversity metrics in marine ecosystem function
Supervisor: Dr. Julia Baum
Bachelors of Science, Honours (McGill School of the Environment - McGill University): 2010 - 2014
Faculty of Science Dean's Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research List
Thesis: Habitat suitability for five benthic invertebrates on the BC coast and implications for the design of marine
protected areas
Supervisor: Dr. Frederic Guichard
Supervisor: Dr. Adriana Verges
Masters of Science (Department of Biology - University of Victoria): 2015 - 2018
Thesis: The role of predators and diversity metrics in marine ecosystem function
Supervisor: Dr. Julia Baum
Bachelors of Science, Honours (McGill School of the Environment - McGill University): 2010 - 2014
Faculty of Science Dean's Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research List
Thesis: Habitat suitability for five benthic invertebrates on the BC coast and implications for the design of marine
protected areas
Supervisor: Dr. Frederic Guichard
Major Awards
University of New South Wales: Scientia PhD Fellowship 2018 – 2022: 385,000$
NSERC Industrial Partnership Scholarship 2015 – 2017: 42,000$
Dr. Arne H. Lane Graduate Fellowships in Marine Sciences: University of Victoria 2017: 8,150$
King Platt Memorial Award: University of Victoria 2017: 3,000$
Faculty of Graduate Studies Travel Award: University of Victoria 2015, 16, and 17: 1,500$
Heinle Award for Best Talk: Pacific and California Estuarine Research Symposium 2017: 750$
Heinle Award for Best Talk: Pacific Estuarine Research Symposium 2016: 750$
Herpetology Travel Award: University of Victoria 2017: 500$
McGill Faculty of Science Deans Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Award 2015: Honorary
NSERC Industrial Partnership Scholarship 2015 – 2017: 42,000$
Dr. Arne H. Lane Graduate Fellowships in Marine Sciences: University of Victoria 2017: 8,150$
King Platt Memorial Award: University of Victoria 2017: 3,000$
Faculty of Graduate Studies Travel Award: University of Victoria 2015, 16, and 17: 1,500$
Heinle Award for Best Talk: Pacific and California Estuarine Research Symposium 2017: 750$
Heinle Award for Best Talk: Pacific Estuarine Research Symposium 2016: 750$
Herpetology Travel Award: University of Victoria 2017: 500$
McGill Faculty of Science Deans Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Award 2015: Honorary
Professional Collaborations
The Nature Conservancy California 2018 – Present
Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2015 – 2017
World Wildlife Fund Canada 2015 – 2017
Tsimshian Environmental Stewardship Association 2015 – 2017
Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2015 – 2017
World Wildlife Fund Canada 2015 – 2017
Tsimshian Environmental Stewardship Association 2015 – 2017
Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant - Directed Studies at the Bamfield Marine Science Center 2017
Teaching Assistant - Conservation Biology at the University of Victoria 2017
Teaching Assistant - Conservation Biology at the University of Victoria 2015
Teaching Assistant - Conservation Biology at the University of Victoria 2017
Teaching Assistant - Conservation Biology at the University of Victoria 2015
Certifications
Professional Association of Diving Instructors: Rescue Diver
Canadian Association of Underwater Science: Scientific Diver Level 1
Transport Canada: Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)
Transport Canada: Marine Emergency Duties for Non Pleasure Vessels (MED A3)
Industry Canada: Restricted Operator's Certificate - Maritime (ROC-M)
Canadian Red Cross: Marine First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Transport Canada: Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Health Canada: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Canadian Association of Underwater Science: Scientific Diver Level 1
Transport Canada: Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)
Transport Canada: Marine Emergency Duties for Non Pleasure Vessels (MED A3)
Industry Canada: Restricted Operator's Certificate - Maritime (ROC-M)
Canadian Red Cross: Marine First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Transport Canada: Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Health Canada: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
