I am a Ph.D. student in Integrative Biology at the University of New Orleans, Louisiana, working under the Anthony Lab. My research focuses on urban wildlife ecology and human–wildlife coexistence, with a focus on how species and people interact across urbanization gradients. In my work, I aim to assess species richness across urban, semi-urban, and wildland habitats; evaluate detection rates of focal species across land-use types; examine how activity patterns (diurnal, nocturnal, and crepuscular) shift with increasing urban intensity; and link habitat features such as tree canopy, proximity to roads, water availability, and NDVI to wildlife occupancy and detection. I also aim to understand residents’ perceptions of urban wildlife, identifying where attitudes are more positive or negative and how these vary with location, green space access, and direct species encounters. By combining ecological research with community perspectives, I strive to develop conservation strategies that promote biodiversity while fostering coexistence in human-dominated landscapes.

 

Research Interests:

Urban wildlife ecology, human–wildlife coexistence strategies, landscape ecology and habitat connectivity, community-based conservation, integration of local ecological knowledge, sustainable urban planning and ecosystem services, and biodiversity conservation planning.

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While I am free: I enjoy travelling, exploring new places, experiencing their unique culture, and capturing moments.