I am a biologist interested in the evolutionary
   histories of ​interacting organisms - particularly
​   hosts and parasites. I am Assistant Curator of
   Terrestrial Mammals at the Natural History
   Museum of Los Angeles County. 

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I have been fortunate to have amazing mentors that have facilitated exciting research, fieldwork in incredible places, and many opportunities for mentoring and outreach. My research involves collecting or utilizing specimens from natural history collections, a vital resource for biological research.