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I am a graduate studen exploring new creative writing opportunities to advance my skills and share my stories with the world.
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My Background
Undergrad Research
Undergrad Research
I graduated in spring of 2023 from Washburn University with Biology Honors and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology. I finished with a GPA of 3.66.
I am now an MFA student at UMKC with plans to graduate in 2028. I primarily write fiction, but also enjoy enjoy writing essays and poetry.
In my free time, I enjoy reading books, creat
I graduated in spring of 2023 from Washburn University with Biology Honors and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology. I finished with a GPA of 3.66.
I am now an MFA student at UMKC with plans to graduate in 2028. I primarily write fiction, but also enjoy enjoy writing essays and poetry.
In my free time, I enjoy reading books, creative writing, spending time with my dog, and challenging myself with new activities. I've recently taken up mountain biking!
Undergrad Research
Undergrad Research
Undergrad Research
I started my research with radio telemetry, tracking turtle movements with Dr. Benjamin Reed. Then, in summer 2022 I designed my own box turtle cognition project to discover if there was a relationship between cognitive performance and behavioral type. Summer 2023, my research partner Samantha Kim and I focused on field behavior assays
I started my research with radio telemetry, tracking turtle movements with Dr. Benjamin Reed. Then, in summer 2022 I designed my own box turtle cognition project to discover if there was a relationship between cognitive performance and behavioral type. Summer 2023, my research partner Samantha Kim and I focused on field behavior assays to compare to years of lab data from the same wild turtle population. Read more about my research here.
My Goals
Undergrad Research
My Goals
My background is largely focused within conservation and animal welfare, but I am enjoying an early career change. Although environmental biology will always hold a place in my heart, I want to be involved in a different industry that plants hope and creativity within the minds of readers. I would love to be a published author and strive
My background is largely focused within conservation and animal welfare, but I am enjoying an early career change. Although environmental biology will always hold a place in my heart, I want to be involved in a different industry that plants hope and creativity within the minds of readers. I would love to be a published author and strive to enter the world of literary publishing to help others reach this same goal.