Community is very important to me, and I try to find ways to give back to my community through service, outreach and education, and leadership opportunities. Here are some of the community activities I have recently been involved in. 

University of Guelph (Integrative Biology) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee (2023-Present)
Contributing to discussions and decision-making around EDI initiatives; developing recommendations for decolonizing field work in the department 

Skype a Scientist (2018-Present) 
Prepare and present programs on ecology/wildlife biology to school-aged children across the U.S. over virtual platforms 

University of Guelph (Integrative Biology) Canada Excellent Research Chair Search Committee (2025) 
Served as Postdoctoral representative and representative of the Integrative Biology EDI Committee 

Networking Session for Master of Wildlife Biology (2025) 
Volunteered to speak with MWB students for informal practice networking with senior people in their field 

Let’s Talk Science (2020-2023)
Presented science-related programming, in-person and virtually, to school children in the Guelph and Peterborough areas 

CUPE 3908 Diversity and Equity Committee (2022-2023) 
Served on committee by contributing to discussions and decision-making around inclusivity at Trent University and organizing speakers related to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 

Science Fair Judge (2018-2020) 
Volunteered to serve as a judge for the middle-school science fair at St. Elias Community School (Haines Junction, Yukon) 

Student-staff Liaison (2017) 
Served as a liaison between students and staff/instructors for the Post-Graduate Diploma in Endangered Species Recovery