Welcome!

I'm an astrophysicist interested in understanding the nature of dark matter by finding and studying the dwarf galaxies and stellar streams in the local volume. In addition to my science, I have extensive experience in astronomical instrumentation as well as science validation and calibration for large scale surveys.

Currently, I am helping to build and commission the Vera C. Rubin Observatory as a research associate in the observational cosmology group at the University of Wisconsin Madison department of physics. Previously, I completed a PhD in astrophysics at Texas A&M University.

Most of my work is done in science collaborations that include:

• Vera C. Rubin Observatory (LSST)
• Dark Energy Science Collaboration (DESC)
• DECam Local Volume Exploration Survey (DELVE)

I am also deeply interested in helping others succeed and transforming academia into a more inclusive and supportive environment for all.

In my free time I play clawhammer banjo, ultimate frisbee, listen to entirely too much music and figure out how to spend more time in nature.

For more details keep exploring my website or checkout my CV
A up to date-ish list of publications can be found at this ADS library --> (My Publications)