I am a student in the Integrative Genetics and Genomics graduate group. I earned my B.S. in Plant Biology at UC Davis, along with a minor in Music. During this time, I researched quantitative trait loci (QTL) related to tomato fitness under heat stress and interspecific reproductive barriers between tomato and its wild relatives. I also discovered a passion for teaching and led a research training program that helped over 200 undergraduates develop basic laboratory skills. At the Ronald lab, I hope to continue researching ways to help plants adapt to a stressful, changing environment. When I'm not in the lab, I enjoy listening to podcasts, urban homesteading, and spending time with my partner and family.