• I am an environmental professional in Richmond, Virginia with a creative background spanning drone photography and multimedia production. I love capturing the beauty of nature, dramatic landscapes, and stunning architecture from a unique perspective, which melds with my passions for both conservation and design.

    I have worked for commercial solar developer Secure Solar Futures since graduating from University of Richmond in 2020. Starting this fall, I am excited to be switching gears and pursuing a Master of Environmental Science degree at Yale School of the Environment, where I will be conducting energy and climate-related research with Dr. Narasimha Rao.

    In addition to spending a lot of time in nature, I grew up with many different nerdy interests, including tinkering with toy RC helicopters and exploring perspective and color in visual art forms. These interests have since been further developed through creative outlets such as aerial photography, graphic design, and GIS mapping.

    Through my personal and professional advocacy, I have strong passions for issues surrounding sustainability and justice. This includes my current work in renewable energy with future endeavors to build a career in environmental and climate justice, as well as my advocacy for LGBTQIA+ rights and socioeconomic equity.

    Photo credit: Will Walker

About Me

I am a graduate student at Yale School of the Environment (YSE) currently pursuing a Master of Environmental Science degree with focuses in renewable and clean energy transitions, climate change resilience, and environmental justice.

In addition to coursework, I build on multiple years of experience in the solar industry, conducting my thesis research on district energy system decarbonization under the advisement of Dr. Narasimha Rao, who is an expert in equitable global energy transitions. As a fellow with the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Sustainability Initiative (JEDSI) at YSE, I also contribute to data analysis, visualization, and GIS mapping for numerous research projects under the direction of world-renowned environmental justice scholar Dr. Dorceta Taylor.

Outside of professional pursuits, my creative and nerdy background spans multimedia production, aerial photography, and learning about (and tinkering with) all sorts of tech. I love capturing natural beauty, dramatic landscapes, and stunning architecture from a unique perspective, which melds with my passions for both conservation and design.

Through my personal and professional advocacy, I have strong passions for issues surrounding sustainability and justice. This includes my current interdisciplinary academic work, future endeavors building a career in environmental and climate justice, as well as my advocacy for LGBTQIA+ rights and socioeconomic equity.

Photo credit: Will Walker

Featured Work

I co-authored the cover article in the Summer 2022 issue of Solar Today and took its background image.

I won the Virginia Conservation Network’s photo contest for the cover of their 2023 Our Common Agenda publication.

This shot was also featured by Amtrak Virginia on Instagram.

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A moment of serenty on the James. . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities #skybangerz @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @therictoday @venturerichmond @virginiacities @therichmondexperience @dronemperors @drone.exec @skybangerz
Classic Richmond view over the James. . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @therictoday @venturerichmond @virginiacities
Classic Richmond view over the James. . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @therictoday @venturerichmond @virginiacities @therichmondexperience @rvah2o
Sunset along the riverfront. . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @therictoday @venturerichmond @virginiacities @therich
Sunset along the riverfront. . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @therictoday @venturerichmond @virginiacities @therichmondexperience
Finally put together the timelapse I've been meaning to post to complete this series! . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities #skybangerz  @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @therictoday @venturerichmond @virginiacities @therichmondexperience @dronemperors @drone.exec @skybangerz
The Jefferson after dark 👀 . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag 
The Jefferson after dark 👀 . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @therictoday @venturerichmond @virginiacities @therichmondexperience
Almost forgot about some night shots I took downtown a few months ago. I've been having fun playing around with long exposure shots now that I have equipment that can do it. . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #vi
Almost forgot about some night shots I took downtown a few months ago. I've been having fun playing around with long exposure shots now that I have equipment that can do it. . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @therictoday @venturerichmond @virginiacities @therichmondexperience
Spring time in RVA Vol. 4. My appreciation for the beauty of the James River just comes back stronger every year (maybe having better camera equipment to capture it helps, too... idk) . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag&n
Spring time in RVA Vol. 4. My appreciation for the beauty of the James River just comes back stronger every year (maybe having better camera equipment to capture it helps, too... idk) . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities #dronemperors #skybangerz #droneexec @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @therictoday @venturerichmond @virginiacities @therichmondexperience @skybangerz
Spring time in RVA Vol. 3. I call this one "I Spy: Expletives and Anarchist Symbolisms" . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazin
Spring time in RVA Vol. 3. I call this one "I Spy: Expletives and Anarchist Symbolisms" . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @therictoday @venturerichmond @virginiacities @therichmondexperience
Spring time in RVA Vol. 2. . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @therictoday @venturerichmond @virginiacities @therichmo
Spring time in RVA Vol. 2. . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @therictoday @venturerichmond @virginiacities @therichmondexperience @vmfamuseum
Spring time in RVA Vol. 1. Finally got around to posting some more local shots! . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @th
Spring time in RVA Vol. 1. Finally got around to posting some more local shots! . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @therictoday @venturerichmond @virginiacities @therichmondexperience
Life update... I'll be leaving Richmond this fall to pursue my Master's at Yale School of the Environment! It will certainly be a totally novel experience and bittersweet to leave Virginia for the time being, but I'm incredibly excited for this next
Life update... I'll be leaving Richmond this fall to pursue my Master's at Yale School of the Environment! It will certainly be a totally novel experience and bittersweet to leave Virginia for the time being, but I'm incredibly excited for this next chapter. Stay tuned! @environmentyale
More beauties spotted at Weedon Island Preseve, including a Brown Pelican and (I think) a green heron. . . . #florida #roamflorida #lovefl #unlocktampabay #wearestpete @weedonislandpreserve @onlyinfloridaa @conservationflorida
More beauties spotted at Weedon Island Preseve, including a Brown Pelican and (I think) a green heron. . . . #florida #roamflorida #lovefl #unlocktampabay #wearestpete @weedonislandpreserve @onlyinfloridaa @conservationflorida
I was fortunate to see a Roseate Spoonbill foraging in the magroves when I was visiting the Weedon Island Preserve in Florida. These beautiful birds were hunted to near extinction in centuries past and have luckily made a comeback in the last few dec
I was fortunate to see a Roseate Spoonbill foraging in the magroves when I was visiting the Weedon Island Preserve in Florida. These beautiful birds were hunted to near extinction in centuries past and have luckily made a comeback in the last few decades. I may be becoming a proper bird person! . . . . #florida #roamflorida #lovefl #unlocktampabay #wearestpete @weedonislandpreserve @onlyinfloridaa @conservationflorida
Managed to capture a few minutes of golden hour sun in between the clouds. . . . #florida #roamflorida #lovefl #unlocktampabay #wearestpete #dronemperors #droneexec @onlyinfloridaa
Managed to capture a few minutes of golden hour sun in between the clouds. . . . #florida #roamflorida #lovefl #unlocktampabay #wearestpete #dronemperors #droneexec @onlyinfloridaa
I went to check out what looked like some kind of abandoned castle... turns out it's just some insanely fancy mansion that's been under construction for like 10 years. . . . #florida #roamflorida #lovefl #unlocktampabay #dronemperors #droneexec @onl
I went to check out what looked like some kind of abandoned castle... turns out it's just some insanely fancy mansion that's been under construction for like 10 years. . . . #florida #roamflorida #lovefl #unlocktampabay #dronemperors #droneexec @onlyinfloridaa
A moment of serenty on the James. . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities #skybangerz @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @therictoday @venturerichmond @virgi
Classic Richmond view over the James. . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @therictoday @venturerichmond @virginiacities Sunset along the riverfront. . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @therictoday @venturerichmond @virginiacities @therich
Finally put together the timelapse I've been meaning to post to complete this series! . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities #skybangerz  @visitrichmondva @thervagui
The Jefferson after dark 👀 . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag  Almost forgot about some night shots I took downtown a few months ago. I've been having fun playing around with long exposure shots now that I have equipment that can do it. . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #vi Spring time in RVA Vol. 4. My appreciation for the beauty of the James River just comes back stronger every year (maybe having better camera equipment to capture it helps, too... idk) . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag&n Spring time in RVA Vol. 3. I call this one "I Spy: Expletives and Anarchist Symbolisms" . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazin Spring time in RVA Vol. 2. . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @therictoday @venturerichmond @virginiacities @therichmo Spring time in RVA Vol. 1. Finally got around to posting some more local shots! . . . #visitrichmond #loveva #thervaguide #rvamag #therichmondexperience #virginiacities @visitrichmondva @thervaguide @richmondvaguide @virginiamagazine @richmondmag @th Life update... I'll be leaving Richmond this fall to pursue my Master's at Yale School of the Environment! It will certainly be a totally novel experience and bittersweet to leave Virginia for the time being, but I'm incredibly excited for this next More beauties spotted at Weedon Island Preseve, including a Brown Pelican and (I think) a green heron. . . . #florida #roamflorida #lovefl #unlocktampabay #wearestpete @weedonislandpreserve @onlyinfloridaa @conservationflorida I was fortunate to see a Roseate Spoonbill foraging in the magroves when I was visiting the Weedon Island Preserve in Florida. These beautiful birds were hunted to near extinction in centuries past and have luckily made a comeback in the last few dec Managed to capture a few minutes of golden hour sun in between the clouds. . . . #florida #roamflorida #lovefl #unlocktampabay #wearestpete #dronemperors #droneexec @onlyinfloridaa I went to check out what looked like some kind of abandoned castle... turns out it's just some insanely fancy mansion that's been under construction for like 10 years. . . . #florida #roamflorida #lovefl #unlocktampabay #dronemperors #droneexec @onl

Aerial Videography

I took the drone footage in this video by Secure Solar Futures on solar workforce development in southwestern Virginia.

Photography Prints

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