About MeI am a UC Davis Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow in the Yang Lab.
My research interests include plant–pollinator interactions and disturbance. Specifically, I am interested in the North American painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) migration and investigating how climate change and habitat degradation impact the butterfly's native host and nectar plants in California shrublands. As a first-generation college graduate and granddaughter of migrant farm workers, I am passionate about the recruitment and retainment of members of groups historically underrepresented in STEM. Through my mentorship and community engagement, I communicate my research, teach various technical skills, and provide resources to those seeking opportunities in higher education. I aim to show others that science is for everyone! |