Born and raised in Ōtautahi, I’m a PhD student in Ecology at Lincoln University, working as part of the Critical Pathways of Weed Invasions project. My research focuses on how riparian corridors influence the spread of invasive plant species across landscapes, with fieldwork based on Horomaka (Banks Peninsula).

I hold a Bachelor of Environmental Science with First Class Honours from the University of Canterbury, where I majored in Ecosystem Health and Biosecurity. During my studies, I investigated kākahi (freshwater mussels) and assessed the potential impacts of the recent golden clam (Corbicula fluminea) invasion. I’m passionate about conservation biology and invasion ecology, with a strong interest in producing research that leads to practical outcomes. Outside of research, I enjoy playing guitar, hiking, skateboarding, and basketball.