Biography

I am a broadly trained human geographer, but my main focus is on an interdisciplinary subfield known as political ecology, which seeks to understand the intersection of politics, economics, and the environment. I am particularly interested in natural resources in Appalachia. Ill soon be defending my doctoral dissertation at WVU, which focuses on the geographical aspects of anti-mountaintop removal coal mining in southern West Virginia. I have secondary research interests in flood resiliency in Appalachia, and also in the Invasivore movement, which proposes eating invasive species as a way to combat their environmental impact.

Education

B.S. Geography West Liberty State College
M.S. Geography Kent State University
Ph.D. (currently ABD) West Virginia University

Professional Experiences

Associate Professor of Geography and Planning
Content Coordinator for Social Studies Education
Assessment Coordinator for the Social Science Program