Education
2011, MS, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Colorado State University
2023, PhD, ALRS, University of Arizona
2010, MEd, Secondary Education, Arizona State University
2008, BA, International Studies, California Lutheran University
2008, BA, Political Science, California Lutheran University
2008, BS, Environmental Science, California Lutheran University
Research Interests
Landscape ecology, socioecological systems, ecosystem services, land use/land cover change, human dimensions of natural resources, GIS and remote sensing
Professional Experience
2013-Present, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Laboratory of Tree Ring Research, University of Arizona.
2012-2013, Graduate Research Assistant, Arid Lands Resource Sciences, University of Arizona.
2008-2010, Secondary Science Teacher, Agua Fria High School, Avondale, Arizona.
Selected Publications
Calo A, Brause S, and Jones SA. 2012. Integrated Treatment with a Prescribed Burn and Postemergent Herbicide Demonstrates Initial Success in Managing Cheatgrass in a Northern Colorado Natural Area. Natural Areas Journal 32(3): 300-304.
Research Grants
Co-Principal Investigator: Western SARE 2018 Graduate Student Award
Selected Honors
Environmental Professionals of Arizona (EPAZ) Scholarship (2016)
Harry Wayne Springfield Endowment Scholarship (2015)