University of Ottawa
Macroecology
Understanding impact of climate change and land use on terrestrial vertebrates.
Understanding how changes in temperature, aridity, land use impact wildlife is key for developing effective conservation strategies. I am interested in how environmental factors drive species adaptations, range shifts, and population trends at a global scale. Specifically, my work focuses on three classes of terrestrial vertebrates: Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles
About Me
I have always enjoyed being in nature and have followed that passion through my education and professional career. I completed my Undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Windsor where I studied communication in birds and how sources of artificial light affect nocturnal bird migration.
I completed my Masters research at the University of Western Ontario, where I studied how genetic diversity contribute to migration survivorship in song sparrows.
Following my Masters I worked as a Biologist for The St. Lawrence River Institute focusing on assessing the health and biodiversity of the St Lawrence River ecosystem. Additionally, I taught as a professor in the science program at St Lawrence college.
Currently I am conducting my Ph.D. research at the University of Ottawa. I focus on studying the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on range dynamics and adaptation of terrestrial vertebrates.
