I am a PhD candidate in the Mahler lab at the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department at the University of Toronto, Canada. I study what shapes local community structure among the Anolis lizards of the neotropics and ask what drives patterns of trait space occupation and if/how it is impacted by evolutionary history, climate, local abundance, and land-use change. While based out of Toronto for most of the year as I analyze data, I also do extensive field work across several Caribbean islands. Check out my writing to learn about my field seasons in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica.
Research
I am interested in understanding the mechanisms behind the broad patterns of biodiversity that we see across the world. I do this by weaving together local community data with ecological data (eg, climate, elevation) and evolutionary history. For more information on my research interests, click here.
Creative works
I have have worked as a musician for the last ten years as a band leader, festival organizer, arranger, and performer. I play a mix of improvisational styles--although my main focus is jazz and jazz fusion. For past projects see HEARTBEAT, Ptriodactyl, and the writings of my experience walking Le Camino le Puy with my violin.
CV
For a highlight reel of my academic CV as well as a brief bio, check out the CV tab.