Coastal and Marine Resources

As an economist, I have come to appreciate that the qualitative context—including co-benefits, benefits distribution, environmental and health impacts, and social and political obstacles—can be as essential to decision-making as the numerical outputs. I enjoy working holistically with my government and community clients to determine how best to meet their needs and communicate the results.

I love working in the coastal zone, where the incredible diversity of ecosystems, communities, and activities presents unique challenges. For me, this complexity is a constant source of learning. Our team and clients bring together a wealth of knowledge and expertise, making it truly inspiring to work collectively toward resilience solutions.

The most rewarding part of my work is being able to help our clients and communities from behind the scenes, reflect on their impact, and find ways to become more effective and accessible in improving community conditions for all.

My favorite problems are the difficult ones—those sticky, multi-jurisdictional, multi-sector problems that require us to find new partners, develop new frameworks for working together, and be brave, humble, and kind. I love building frameworks that enable the person with the least amount of power and the person with the most amount of power to share their perspectives and contribute to solutions. Whatever the issue, my goals are to develop transparent, equitable, and effective solutions and to have fun along the way!

I am passionate about addressing community resilience holistically, combining cross-sector data analysis with community knowledge and engagement.

Agencies tend to manage what can be readily measured, but with a large toolbox of analytical and data collection techniques and some creativity, so much more is possible! I leverage a background in economic and statistics with the use of survey data collection approaches to generate valid and reliable data to enhance decision-making. Each project I work on, I strive to combine rigorous analysis with effective communication.

Designing equitable solutions for sustainable environmental conservation and management efforts is a constantly challenging, rewarding endeavor. I love collaborating closely with our clients to develop strategies that promote environmental and community resilience—including evaluating environmental program effectiveness and identifying innovative best practices for coastal and ocean planning.

My work and ethos are driven by innovation, whether advancing coastal resilience, supporting multi-level partnerships across the Pacific, or translating complex environmental issues into clear, actionable strategies. I’m most energized by tough, cross-cutting challenges that require creativity, collaboration, and deep understanding. To me, success means thoughtfully bringing diverse voices to the table when it truly matters, creating solutions that genuinely support the communities we serve.

I am passionate about following inclusive practices and developing accessible meeting materials that can serve and involve a wider audience. Leading with kindness and empathy goes a long way.