Understanding change, driving solutions for biodiversity

I am a Research Scientist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, based at the National Wildlife Research Centre on Carleton University’s campus. My work focuses on understanding and addressing biodiversity loss through innovative science and applied solutions. Much of my research takes place in the coastal tundra of Canada's Arctic, where birds travel from around the globe to breed in important and rapidly changing habitats. From documenting the decline of Arctic bird populations to pioneering wildlife tracking technologies and developing conservation finance tools, my research bridges ecology, technology, and policy. I collaborate widely across academia, government, industry, and Indigenous communities to deliver science that informs action and builds capacity for a sustainable future.

Research Objectives

• Quantify biodiversity change using innovative analytical approaches to make trends in wildlife populations more understandable and actionable.

• Assess impacts of environmental change—including climate shifts and ecosystem disruptions—on Arctic wildlife and their habitats.

• Develop and apply emerging technologies to improve monitoring and understanding of animal movement and behavior.

• Advance conservation decision-making through evidence synthesis, co-production of solutions, and development of tools that improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Innovate conservation solutions such as finance mechanisms and incentivizes for private-sector investment in biodiversity conservation and habitat restoration.

• Foster equity, diversity, and inclusion by building Indigenous capacity in environmental science through programs like the Inuit Field Training Program.