My name is Erica, I am a current student in the Masters of Environmental Data Science program, more about this degree can be found here. I am passionate to visualize ecosystem dynamics through computational modeling and apply data skills to global conservation issues. I aim to work with nonprofits and government entities to utilize data science for science communication and decision making on global issues such as conservation and environmental justice.

• 🌱 Masters of Environmental Data Science: Bren School of Environmental Science & Management - University of California, Santa Barbara, Expected June 2023
• 🌱 Bachelors of Science in Biology, Concentration Organismal Biology and Ecology: Towson University, June 2016
• 🌱 Experience with greenhouse, lab, and field research focused on botanical and ecological interactions.
• 🌱 With regular national and international travel, I enjoy expanding my perspective through hands-on lessons regarding other cultures and regional environmental dynamics.

Within my repositories you can find some examples of my classwork, including independent and group work within R and Python. My final ongoing capstone project is with the Fire Futures Organization.

Find out more about my experience at my website.