My relationship with plant health began long before my time in academia. Throughout high school, I worked in the nursery at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, mastering the hands-on, foundational care required to keep diverse flora thriving in the unique microclimates of the Bay Area. Building on that practical foundation, I have spent a number of years providing private, high-end plant care and revival services for residential clients across the region, bringing specialized health management directly into people's homes.
Today, I am a PhD student in Ecology at Stanford University. My advanced academic research has included topics in plant ecophysiology and ecology; soil microbial/plant interactions; how root systems adapt to environmental stress and drought; and large scale ecosystem shifts throughout California. I have spent years designing greenhouse experiments, managing biodiversity research at the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, and teaching Introduction to Ecology to hundreds of Stanford undergraduates. I have spent over 5 years singlehandedly keeping hundreds of greenhouse plants alive. Beyond research, I serve on an environmental risk task force in Healdsburg CA, where I helped secure a $500,000 grant to implement fire risk reduction management.
What this means for your workspace is a rare blend of real-world horticultural skill and elite scientific expertise. I don't just dump water on your corporate greenery; I understand the soil chemistry, biology, light requirements, and complex environmental stressors affecting your plants. Whether diagnosing a rare pest infestation, rescuing a dying lobby fixture, or hand-sourcing resilient specimens from regional growers, I bring a unique, data-backed approach to transforming your office into a thriving, pristine botanical ecosystem.
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