Environmental Journalist
As an independent environmental journalist, I write about wildlife conservation, biodiversity, climate change, agriculture and natural resources. My work has been featured in the Christian Science Monitor, Reasons to Be Cheerful, Smithsonian magazine, Civil Eats and other outlets.
I’m based in Florida, where population growth and climate change have long strained the state’s wild landscapes and natural resources. Exploring the tensions between development and conservation, and finding resilience in the face of climate-related threats, are common themes in my work.
I’m a big believer in reporting on solutions, because problems are only half the story. I also believe in the power of storytelling to build empathy, for each other and for all life on this planet. That's something I’m always striving for as a journalist.
Featured Writing
Smithsonian magazine
Luring earthworms out of the soil to use as live bait is a long-running tradition in Sopchoppy, home to the annual Worm Gruntin’ Festival.
Reasons to Be Cheerful
Meet Mr. Trash Wheel and His Trash-Catching Friends
From simple storm drain traps to swimming robots, “trash traps” are capturing litter before it can wash into streams, rivers and oceans.
Reasons to Be Cheerful
The Hidden World of ‘Hedgehog Highways’
As urbanization fragments the animals’ habitat, homeowners across the UK are creating a network of garden pathways just for them.
Christian Science Monitor
After Hurricane Milton: Relief and resilience, but also a shaken Florida
While less devastating than many had feared, Hurricane Milton reflected what many see as growing climate disruption – and the perseverance it will require.
Christian Science Monitor
Helene’s powerful floods prompt urgent relief efforts – and a wake-up call
The immediate focus in the wake of Hurricane Helene is on recovery and relief. Another lesson is also emerging: More preparation is needed in places once considered low-risk from extreme weather.
Christian Science Monitor
Hurricane Idalia tests resilience of Florida’s Nature Coast
The coastal village of Cedar Key has an “Old Florida” identity. It is also having to adapt to new risks, as hurricane season combines with rising sea levels.
Christian Science Monitor
Rescuing ‘wild Florida’ – by saving cattle ranches
Ranches are some of the last strongholds for nature and scientific discovery in the Sunshine State – but they’re disappearing fast at the hands of developers.
WUFT
Part of the “Living on the Edge: Florida’s barrier islands in an era of change” series produced by University of Florida journalism students for WUFT.
Featured Writing
Smithsonian magazine
Luring earthworms out of the soil to use as live bait is a long-running tradition in Sopchoppy, home to the annual Worm Gruntin’ Festival.
Reasons to Be Cheerful
Meet Mr. Trash Wheel and His Trash-Catching Friends
From simple storm drain traps to swimming robots, “trash traps” are capturing litter before it can wash into streams, rivers and oceans.
Reasons to Be Cheerful
The Hidden World of ‘Hedgehog Highways’
As urbanization fragments the animals’ habitat, homeowners across the UK are creating a network of garden pathways just for them.
Christian Science Monitor
After Hurricane Milton: Relief and resilience, but also a shaken Florida
While less devastating than many had feared, Hurricane Milton reflected what many see as growing climate disruption – and the perseverance it will require.
Christian Science Monitor
Helene’s powerful floods prompt urgent relief efforts – and a wake-up call
The immediate focus in the wake of Hurricane Helene is on recovery and relief. Another lesson is also emerging: More preparation is needed in places once considered low-risk from extreme weather.
Christian Science Monitor
Hurricane Idalia tests resilience of Florida’s Nature Coast
The coastal village of Cedar Key has an “Old Florida” identity. It is also having to adapt to new risks, as hurricane season combines with rising sea levels.
Christian Science Monitor
Rescuing ‘wild Florida’ – by saving cattle ranches
Ranches are some of the last strongholds for nature and scientific discovery in the Sunshine State – but they’re disappearing fast at the hands of developers.
WUFT
Part of the “Living on the Edge: Florida’s barrier islands in an era of change” series produced by University of Florida journalism students for WUFT.