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I am an interdisciplinary Environmental Economist working at the intersection of research, consulting, and applied technology. I split my time between academic research and consulting/startup work, using data science, economics, and AI to address climate and sustainability challenges. My background includes a PhD in Economics, prior service as a U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer, and years of experience working across a variety of disciplines.

Academic Work

PhD in Economics – University of Hawai’i
Research Associate at Oregon State University, SEA Lab
Specializes in environmental and resource economics
Integrates computer and data science, econometrics, and earth system modeling
Leads interdisciplinary research spanning environmental/agriculture economics, oceanography, and data science.
Develops and calibrates computational models to analyze environmental systems and decision-making

Consulting, Startups, and AI

Consultant for climate tech, carbon sequestration, and ag-environmental firms
Develops AI and geospatial tools for monitoring and impact evaluation
Startup co-founder and advisor focused on educational AI and environmental modeling
Builds machine learning pipelines for land use, crop classification, and emissions tracking
Leads LCA and economic modeling for innovative sustainability ventures
Specializes in high-performance computing, APIs, and real-world deployment

When I am not prototyping new models, I enjoy catching an early morning surf, a long run with an interesting podcast, or playing improvised music.