Associate State Specialist and Professor
Nature Based Economic Development
Environmental policy educator and professional specializing in aspects of social-ecological systems including stakeholder involvement in environmental governance, decision making, perceptions and values of ecosystem services and quality of life indicators
I truly enjoy teaching students from all backgrounds and experiences, both graduate and undergraduate, about environmental challenges and solutions through engaged scholarship that bridges academia with the surrounding community. I received formal training in higher education teaching through a wonderful program I participated in during my doctorate degree: The Cognate in College Teaching through the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning at the University of New Hampshire.
I constantly reflect on my teaching and stay up to date with the latest research on teaching and learning. My classes often involve a community based research project as well the opportunity to get out in the field (as pictured above: L- students in my Decision Making in Natural Resource Management Class visit the Groton Wind Farm to understand the decision process behind large scale energy development. R- students in Ecological Economics visit the Squam Lakes to learn about how various groups use and value ecosystem services.