About Me
I’ve been an outdoorsman my whole life. I grew up in a family that spent all of our free time hiking, camping and just generally being outside. that led me to an education and career in ecology. My goal is and always will be protecting and preserving our natural world for future generations and teaching others to do the same.
I’ve been working in non-profit ecology and ecological based horticulture for close to a decade focused on preserving New-England flora and fauna. I’ve worked on everything from meadow management and forestry, to sustainable equipment operations and invasive species mitigation.
I’m currently the Natural Areas Manager at The Norcross Wildlife Foundation in where we manage 9,000+ acres in south central Massachusetts. I also serve as the Vice-Chair of the Native Plant Community for the American Public Gardens Association, as well as the Editorial Advisory Group of the Ecological Landscape Alliance.
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ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
International Society of Arboriculture
ISA Certified Arborist
International Society of Arboriculture
Hoisting Engineer HE-2A Excavators
Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections
Remote Pilot Certification
Federal Aviation Administration
Massachusetts Pesticide Applicators License (Core)
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Fundamentals for Conservation Commissioners Certification Program
Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissioners
Osha 30-Hour Training
Osha Safety Training Institute
NAACC Lead Observer
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Massachusetts State Leadership Team
Publications committee*
Conference Team
Native Plant Trust
Plant Conservation Volunteer
New England Botanical Society
Herbarium Volunteer
American Public Gardens Association
Vice Chair, Native Plant Community
June 2025-2027
Nashua River Watershed Association
NAACC Lead Observer, Culvert Assessment 2025-Present