I recently graduated from CU Denver in Biology, studying the fungal genus Suillus and its capacity to tolerate high heavy metal contamination. I am now starting my Master's degree in conjunction with CU Denver and the Denver Botanic Gardens. I have a deep passion for teaching, originally working with elementary school students. Most recently, I have worked as a Lead LA under Dr. Talbot, as well as a TA for the Integrative Biology Department.