Summary
I graduated with a Masters in Hydrogeology from San Diego State University in 2016. I mainly study the presence and movement of naturally-occurring trace elements in groundwater. I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Hydrogeology with Alexandra Lutz. My dissertation research focuses on understanding the regional hydrology and geochemistry affecting the decline of saline lakes in the southwestern United States. My research will provide valuable information to stakeholders seeking to balance public safety issues such as dust hazards with the shrinking volume of fresh water available to cities and wildlife that rely on the Colorado River.