I’m an astrobiologist and communicator of science.

Here’s some of what I’m currently up to:

I’m the Director of Communications and Marketing for Blue Marble Space.

I’m a Research Investigator with the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science.

I serve as the Director of Logistics for the University Rover Challenge.

I Host the show “Ask an Astrobiologist”, which is sponsored by the NASA Astrobiology Program and SAGANet.

I’m the Research Community Coordinator for the Life Detection Forum, including the Life Detection Knowledge Base.

I’m an Affiliate Member of the Network for Life Detection (NfoLD). NfoLD is a Research Coordination Network through the NASA Astrobiology Program.

If you’re looking for career advice or consulting, want to propose a research collaboration or some shared work in science communication or writing, or just want to get to know me, be sure to check out my contact form and subscribe to my newsletter below.

Professional Oration

Beyond my work in research and writing, I also am a professional speaker. If you need someone to explain an advanced concept, give a talk on astrobiology or geochemistry, or just need an inspirational speaker for a big event, meeting, or conference, then reach out!

Science and non-profit business - blue marble space

My primary day job involves non-profit communications and marketing for Blue Marble Space and working for the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science. We are a small but mighty non-profit building a better future one step at a time.

Possibly a jedi knight?

When I was a child, one thing I loved about the character of Luke Skywalker from “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” was how he presented himself as a well-trained, stoic, controlled force for good in that film. I aspire to be controlled and thoughtful while being empathetic and capable. That seems like something worthy of all of us.