I’m an Assistant Professor of Geography and Environmental Sustainability at State University of New York (SUNY) College at Oneonta.

My current research focuses on tornado stories and memory work as a form of resilience and adaptation to environmental hazards and extreme weather events. When I’m not chasing tornado stories, I’m currently in the data collection phase of a project tracing the intersections between economics, memory, and food in the Southwestern United States.

A native of southwest Oklahoma, I earned my BA in Liberal Studies, concentrated in English and Political Science, from Oklahoma State University in May 2009. I once again became a Cowboy during my Master’s education, earning my MA in Geography from the University of Wyoming in May 2014. I then earned my Ph.D. in Geography and Anthropology from Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigahs!) in May 2020.

Outside of work you can find me trying new restaurants, going to museums, and spending time with my dog, Toby, and my cat, Benny.

Please take a look at my research and teaching interests or download my current C.V.