I am an environmental social scientist who is originally from New Jersey in the United States. I have lived in several states across the eastern U.S. conducting work in community engagement in environmental conservation and sustainability. I have expertise in motivations for environmental stewardship; equity-inclusion-accessibility in conservation; informal STEM education; sustainability, and survey methodology.
My research interests include motivations for environmental stewardship; justice, equity, belonging, diversity, accessibility, & inclusivity in environmental conservation; effects of informal environmental education on community engagement and volunteering; community-wide applications of renewable energy and natural resources, and sustainability; climate change awareness & attitudes in specific populations; & survey methodology and experimentation.
Work
Pennsylvania State University
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Director of Multicultural Programs
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Bucknell University
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Sustainable Technology Director
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University of Georgia
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Assistant Professor of Environmental Education
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Education
University of Florida
United States of America
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Ph.D. in Extension Education with a focus in Environmental Education and Program Evaluation
University of Georgia
United States of America
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M. Agricultural Leadership with an emphasis in Program Development and Evaluation
Pennsylvania State University
United States of America
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Wildlife and Fisheries Science: Wildlife Option
Publications
Redefining American conservation for equitable and inclusive social‐environmental management
Ecological Applications
journal-article
Redefining American conservation for equitable and inclusive social‐environmental management
Ecological Applications
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University Faculty Perceptions of Climate Change in U.S.
UF Journal of Undergraduate Research
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If You Build It, Will They Come? Examining Motivations of Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Society & Natural Resources
journal-article
Inclusive conservation requires amplifying experiences of diverse scientists
Nature Ecology & Evolution
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Animal ambassador interpretation techniques and its impact on connectedness to nature
Applied Environmental Education & Communication
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Effects of Stem and Response Order on Response Patterns in Satisfaction Ratings
Field Methods
journal-article
Are We on the Same Page? Exploring National, State, and Local Educational-response Themes for Extension Master Gardener Coordinators and Volunteers
Hortscience
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Engagement and Leadership Roles in Self-Reported Service of Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Hortscience
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Motivations for and Psychological Benefits of Participating in the Florida Master Naturalist Program
Journal of Extension
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Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of the 21st Century: Educated, Prosperous, and Committed
HortTechnology
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Naming “animal ambassadors” in an educational presentation: Effects on learner knowledge retention.
Applied Environmental Education and Communication
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Comparing Two Web/Mail Mixed-mode Contact Protocols to a Unimode Mail Survey
Field Methods
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When defining agriculture and science, explicit is not a bad word.