Core Research
Across my research, I take a systems perspective to complex problems, asking how different parts of a system interact, what drives the outcomes we see, and where we can intervene to create meaningful change.
Much of my work takes place in Madagascar, where I study lemurs and their forests and work alongside local communities to develop conservation strategies that support both people and the environments they depend on. I combine long-term field research with genetic analyses and ecological modeling to understand how species interact with one another and respond to environmental change.
This work is guided by a One Health perspective that recognizes the connections among people, wildlife, and their environments. I am particularly interested in bringing together scientific and local knowledge to develop conservation strategies that are practical, lasting, and locally meaningful.
I also apply this systems perspective to scientific fieldwork through Project SAFER, where I study how people, institutions, environments, and other factors interact to shape fieldwork safety. Across these areas, my goal is to move from understanding complex problems to identifying practical opportunities for change.