I am an evolutionary developmental mycologist interested in fungal mating and the evolution of multicellularity and cell type diversity. I received my PhD in microbiology from the University of California, Riverside.

Currently, I am a Visiting Assistant Professor at Harvey Mudd College where I teach molecular biology laboratory courses. In the past, I have taught Introduction to Developmental Biology and Introductory Microbiology at UC Riverside.

Prior to my PhD work, I was a laboratory programs assistant at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. I oversaw daily operations of Biology Basecamp, a participatory lab space within the health sciences exhibit. This experience catalyzed my passion for science communicaiton, outreach, and informal education.