About
I hold degrees in Mathematics and Economics from Linfield University (formerly Linfield College) and earned my Master’s and Doctorate in Economics from Colorado State University. I have extensive research experience across a wide range of fields that has fostered strong skills in quantitative research, data science and analysis, project management, and communication. Currently, I apply my skills and expertise as a data scientist with the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, using statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and other data-driven methods to support agency decision-making, risk analysis, and program insights related to food safety and public health.
Personal Projects
ODFW Salmon and Steelhead Catch Statistics
As an avid fly fisherman with Pacific Northwest roots, I found the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) sport catch statistics, stored in cumbersome PDFs and CSVs, difficult to navigate. To address this, I’ve developed a simple Shiny application (link below) that allows users to easily explore trends and seasonal patterns in reported salmon and steelhead catch statistics by waterbody. While this harvest data is unverified by ODFW, it offers a heuristic for new anglers seeking information on when and where to target Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, or Steelhead.
