Hi! My name is Liz, and I am a graduate student at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health studying Environmental Health. I graduated cum laude from Penn State with a degree in Biology focused on ecology and evolution. While at Penn State, I conducted my honors research on community ecology after environmental disasters. I also served as the community engagement chair and professional development chair for Schreyer for Women, an organization that supports women and non-binary individuals in the Schreyer Honors College.
During undergrad, I discovered my love for teaching as a calculus tutor and pursued teaching after graduation with Teach for America Appalachia. I taught high school science for three years in Kentucky before going to grad school to pursue my interests at the intersection of conservation, human health, and education. I am passionate about education as a powerful tool to reduce disparity and I love helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.
In my free time, I like to hike, camp, and spend time with friends.