Research Interests

Fish Ecology and Management, Predator-Prey Interactions, Endangered and Invasive species, Aquatic Entomology.

Thesis project

Accuracy of horizontal hydroacoustic estimates of Gizzard Shad abundance and size structure.

Education

B.S. Fisheries and Water Resources 2015. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI.

Professional Experience

• Research Assistant, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Oklahoma State University (2015 – present).
• Hatchery Technician, Michigan State University, Onaway, MI (Summer 2015).
• Lab Technician, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Cooperative Fisheries Unit, Stevens Point, WI (2014-2015).
• State Worker (Fisheries Division), Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Escanaba, MI (Summer 2013 & 2014).

Professional Memberships

American Fisheries Society

• Parent Society
• Oklahoma Chapter
• Oklahoma State University Student Subunit

Activities & Awards

• Walleyes for Tomorrow Scholarship 2015.
• Walleyes Unlimited Scholarship 2014.
• Bills Musky Club Scholarship 2014.
• James and Joanne Bernd Family Scholarship 2013.