I am a molecular, cellular, and developmental biologist with experience in animal and plant systems. I am interested in how cell lineages are coordinated, as this enables us to better understand flexible cell fate potential and opportune regenerative processes – and address the question: what are all the ways to build a functional organ? I am also committed to working with students, faculty, and staff to create formative and supportive learning communities, as well as ensure that students are prepared for the workforce beyond the classroom. I teach courses with a focus on molecular, cellular, and developmental biology. This year, I am teaching Developmental Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology of Human Disease, and Experiments in Molecular Biology. Over the summer, I serve as the scientific curriculum advisor for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center postbac program, and I also teach modules on foundational laboratory methods and ways of thinking.

2024 - present; Assistant Teaching Professor, University of Washington, Biology 

2023 - present; Scientific Curriculum Advisor, Postbac Scholar Program, Fred Hutch 

2023 - 2024 Acting Assistant (Teaching) Professor, University of Washington, Biology 

2022 - 2023 Assistant Professor, Biology, Reed College 

2017 - 2022 Postdoc, Stanford University, Biology -- focus: molecular plant development 

2017 - 2020 Citizen Science Faculty (part-time), Bard College -- focus: first-year experience and scientific literacy 

2011 - 2016 PhD, University of Wisconsin, Comparative Biomedical Sciences -- focus: molecular neurobiology and human disease 

2014 HHMI / Scientific Teaching Fellow, University of Wisconsin -- focus: evidence-based practices, core concepts and competencies in Biology 

2009 BA in Biochemistry, Gender and Women's Studies, Bowdoin College, Maine