Welcome

I am the Science Communications and Engagement branch manager in the Office of Public Outreach (OPO) at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, MD. STScI is the science operations center for the Hubble Space Telescope and the science and missions operations center for the James Webb Space Telescope. As a branch manager, I work collaboratively with the OPO leadership team to develop and implement strategies that share the science of the Hubble Space Telescope, James Webb Space Telescope, and Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. I lead a team of educators, scientists, and community specialists that work together with other branches to develop and share digital products and experiences, hands-on activities, and outreach events both large and small for the general public. Additionally, I am a co-investigator on the NASA’s Universe of Learning program, an Astrophysics-themed STEM learning program funded through the NASA Science Mission Directorate. Through this program, STScI partners with Caltech/IPAC, Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to create and deliver products that connect the public to the discoveries, data, and missions of NASA Astrophysics. A planetary scientist by training, during my research career, I studied aqueous geochemistry and lava-ice interactions related to Mars. Throughout my education and career, I strive to advance my experiences and broadening my skills. It comes down to the fact that I love to learn and grow! On a personal note, I am a huge fan of the theater (both watching in the audience and helping backstage), traveling, scuba diving, and photography.

Outreach

I love sharing science and space with students and the general public. I am the Science Communications and Engagement manger at STScI. In my postdoc, I traveled around Alaska with the a portable digital planetarium.

Research

My research experience can be broadly encompassed within the planetary geology field, with my research focusing on Mars (first the geochemistry, then morphology of lava-ice interactions.

personal

As a lifelong learner, I love to try new things and embrace opportunities to explore new areas. A few of my favorite hobbies are theater, travel, scuba diving, and photography.