I am a dedicated Cross Timbers Master Naturalist and have been volunteering since 2016. I currently work for the Fort Worth Zoo as a Texas Nature Trader Attendant. I graduated from Tarrant County College with my associates degree in 2022. In 2025 I graduated with my Bachelors of Arts in Art and majored in Photography and minored in Museum Studies.

My main focuses in nature are insects and birds. However, I have a deep interest to learn about all things in our natural world. From fish to mammals to plants to reptiles and everything in between. I am currently learning to swim in order to snorkel and then will be working toward my diving certification. Underwater photography will be my biggest frontier; I have done some using endoscopes and putting cameras directly in water that are sealed. I am exploring every aspect of our planet one phase at a time.

I have an official website, Instagram, Facebook and a YouTube I am working on to bring people closer to nature than ever before. It's a working progress but I love what I do. I am always learning and always teaching and love to share nature with all. Life always is good when you are outdoors or just learning new things.

I have worked alongside the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, River Legacy, and many other parks as a Master Naturalist for a long time. I am always getting into something in the world of nature. Since January 2026 I have been attending the Fort Worth Zoo AAZK meetings which is a zookeeper and education group. I am always looking for networking and fun opportunities and to help build stronger and nature wise communities.

When I am not in nature I do spend time with my Star Trek and Pop-culture hobbies. I am a big fan of many various shows and movies. Nature of course is the main obsession.

I use a Canon R50 with a 100mm-400mm lens, extension tubes on my 55mm lens that I am able to take macro photographs with. I have a 75mm-300mm kit lens and a 22mm lens that I use for many of my other adventures. I am an iNaturalist junkie for sure and use it to perfect my lens based imagery. I love wildlife photography and I use my photographs to boost my knowledge which helps me as a museum scientist. I am all about learning about all things in nature and making new connections with people and wildlife. I am always up for an adventure.