As a doctoral researcher in the Puritz Lab, I investigated how multiple environmental stresors affect oysters. My work spans experimental biology with larval and juvenile shellfish, next generation sequencing, and bioinformatics. I’m especially interested in furthering sustainable aquaculture and supporting resilient coastal communities through science based solutions. In my current role as a postdoctoral researcher, I am finalizing my PhD projects for publication and preparing for a future mission-drive role in applied research and policy.