I am a third-year PhD researcher in the Department of Geography at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Graduate Student Researcher with the Climate Hazards Center. My research lies at the intersection of climate science, remote sensing, and AI/ML, with an emphasis on extreme climate events, environmental risk, and decision-relevant modeling. I also completed a Master’s in Mathematical Statistics at UCSB, with additional graduate training in applied statistics and data science.
Using satellite data, geospatial methods, and statistical and machine learning approaches, I develop quantitative frameworks to detect, model, and better understand droughts, floods, and other climate extremes. My broader interests include climate resilience, early warning, and the socioeconomic impacts of environmental risk, particularly in vulnerable and developing regions.
Before my PhD, I earned a Master’s in Environmental Science and Management from UCSB’s Bren School and a Bachelor’s in Environmental Economics and Policy from UC Berkeley. My experience spans academic, government, and nonprofit settings, including research at the National Energy Technology Laboratory and grants management at Global Fund for Women. I also teach at UCSB across multiple departments and disciplines.