I love everything about the natural world. The complexity and art of nature, how everything is connected and has a cycle. The power of nature is astonishing. I particularly love the animals in the natural world, all of the different niches they fill and their immense diversity. Even the slightest loss of that diversity of species is one of the saddest things.

I recently graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in environmental biology/zoology. I hope to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine aspiring to eventually make an impact in the field of conservation medicine. I currently work in a research laboratory at my university managing and carrying out my own research plans and questions.

Storytelling is the connection between creativity and making an impact. Storytelling is key to reaching a much broader audience in the quest for environmental advocacy. Through my collaboration with The Creative Process, I am broadening my skills and connecting with like-minded individuals from many different backgrounds. I’m also learning something about myself and how I choose to make a difference.