I am a geographer and community-engaged scholar whose research, teaching, and creative work centers on environmental justice, food systems, and participatory research methods. My work is rooted in long-term relationships with local and regional partners, including organizations working on food access, sustainability, ecological stewardship, youth engagement, and community well-being.

For students interested in working with me, my current projects include:

-Ongoing work with the Oneida Nation of the Thames around land-use planning and environmental protection and Indigenous knowledges

-Nature-based play and land-based learning for children and youth

-Mapping food environments and access pathways with the Brandon Food Council

-Community mapping for pollinator health and green infrastructure with the City of Brandon

-Active transportation and mobility in small cities

For these projects, I work collaboratively with local community partners in Brandon and beyond to bridge academic research with community needs. These engagements often involve students as co-researchers, fostering skills in participatory mapping, community facilitation, data visualization, and ethical research practices.