Hi! I'm Amy, a PhD candidate at Virginia Tech studying sedimentary geochemistry. My research focuses on reconstructing ocean conditions during past intervals of climatic or biotic change. I'm interested in understanding how the ocean reacted to different climate forcings and how the effects may have impacted organisms. I hope to become a professor so that I can continue pursuing my research and teach the next generation of geoscientists. I expect to graduate in December 2025 or May 2026 and am looking for postdoc opportunities!

I was raised in southern Maryland and moved to Massachusetts to pursue my bachelor's degree at Smith College. While at Smith, I did undergraduate research as well as varsity volleyball and rowing. In my free time, I still enjoy playing sports as well as crocheting, playing the violin, and hiking.