I am an ornithologist and marine ecologist with primary interests in seabirds and shorebirds, trophic ecology, and applied research towards sustainable ecosystem use and biological conservation. In my current role, I work as a marine scientist, providing technical advice on seabirds and shorebirds, marine baseline study design, and environmental impact assessment for coastal and offshore projects.

I have completed a PhD exploring the Australian Fairy Tern's breeding chronology, behaviour, and ecology. This research is being used to underpin management and conservation efforts for this Vulnerable species. As convener of the Western Australian Fairy Tern Network and chair of the National Recovery Team, I provide technical advice to coastal land and wildlife management agencies and the broader community to improve breeding success at tern colonies. I work closely with the New Zealand Department of Conservation, providing strategic and technical advice to the Tara iti (Fairy Tern) Recovery Program.

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I hold a PhD in Conservation Sciences and a Bachelor of Science majoring in Conservation and Wildlife Biology and Marine Science (Honours) with a Minor in Fisheries Science. During my PhD, I investigated the movement, population structure, biology, behaviour, and ecology of the Australian Fairy Tern. My research allowed me to combine several interests, including marine ecology, seabirds, seabird-fish interactions, and applied research to inform policy and management of a Vulnerable species.

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I first picked up a camera in 2018, and it became an important tool in my research kit. Photography has provided an opportunity to learn about the intimate lives of Fairy Terns - their behaviour, how they move in the landscape and the prey they feed on during the breeding season.

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Environmental education plays an important role in fostering community stewardship. I aim to use the knowledge from my research and my images to raise awareness of Fairy Terns and the other species I can capture whilst out in the field.