My story began in Western New York, where Buffalo grit isn’t just a trait, it’s a survival strategy. Navigating white-outs taught me early on that you don’t just wait for the storm to pass; you build the systems to thrive within it. ❄️

That curiosity led me to the University of Kansas. As a Jayhawk chasing tornadoes across the plains and later as a published scientist, I learned the fundamental truth of my career: You cannot control the atmosphere, but you can master its rhythm. 🌪️

After a decade in the Reno-Tahoe area, earning an Emmy 🌟 by bridging the gap between technical wildfire forecasting and community safety, I’ve returned to my Kansas roots. Today, I’ve moved beyond the forecast to create the fix, bridging the gap between raw science and operational resilience as an air + climate consultant with Ramboll.