M.S. Candidate, Research Assistant, Hydrogeology I am an M.S. Research Assistant in the Water Resources & Remote Sensing Lab. My research focuses on hydrogeological investigations of subsurface characterization and aquifer properties, as well as potential for connectivity in the primary aquifers of Southwest Georgia. My interdisciplinary approach combines geologic and sedimentary history, geostatistical analysis, and data science to characterize aquifer systems and inform sustainable water management decision-making in Georgia's Coastal Plain. Aiding in the achievement of the Georgia Flow Incentive Trust initiative's goals, I integrate field data, spatial visualization, and hydrostratigraphic context to support decisions that balance ecological health and agricultural needs. I am also passionate about gaining understanding of the subsurface and the processes that dictate fluid flow and accumulations, as well as geologic communication, the use of visual storytelling to make groundwater research accessible to a broad range of audiences. Education Education: B.A. Environment & Sustainability - Sewanee: the University of the South - Sewanee, TN (2022) Research Research Areas: Environmental Geosciences Research Interests: Master’s Thesis: Research Description I aim to develop an interdisciplinary approach to aquifer characterization by integrating hydrostratigraphy, depositional history, and hydrogeological data in Southwest Georgia. My research focuses on comparing published and recent pumping test data to refine aquifer properties estimates across complex aquifer systems. By analyzing subsurface connectivity and flow dynamics, I aim to better understand water availability and sustainability in agricultural regions in the Coastal Plain. Through the Georgia Flow Incentive Trust (GA-FIT) initiative, I apply spatial interpolation, R-based workflows, and visual storytelling to create accessible hydrogeological models that resonate with a broad range of audiences. Field efforts and archival data synthesis drive my mapping, and time-series data analysis and visual design work ensure scientific clarity and impact. My commitment to collaborative research and science communication guides the way I translate complex findings into actionable insights. Grants: UGA Graduate School Watts-Wheeler Research Grant Geological Society of America Graduate Student Research Grant
