ABOUT ME
I am interested in understanding the processes that have shaped the evolution of life over millions of years. To do so, I integrate data from Zoology, Marine Biology, and Paleobiology. My research is focused primarily on echinoderms, especially sea urchins and sea cucumbers.
Interpreting the complexities of life and evolution into simple yet awe-inspiring snippets of information can inspire current and future generations to become stewards of the environment. As an educator and leader, I am particularly motivated to inspire students and the public to think critically about our evolutionary history so that we can collectively improve the world.
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENT
Stockton University
Assistant Professor of Marine Sciences
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Research Collaborator
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A.
PhD in Integrative Biology
Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil
MS in Zoology
Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil
BS in Biology, minor in Natural Resources
