Although my current research involves a broad array of taxonomic organisms and questions, my true passion is the ecology and conservation of small to medium sized carnivores. I am particularly interested in members of the Mustelidae and Viverridae and feel that these small but important carnivores are often overshadowed by their larger cousins.

I am currently enrolled in the Biology Graduate Program at Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas, where I am pursuing a second master’s while I seek out an appropriate graduate program for a Ph.D. My interests in applying GIS technologies and genetic analysis to small carnivores in order to answer important conservation related questions somewhat limits the number of available programs and Ph.D. advisors. However, I am willing to wait in order to enter a program where I can begin to address the current threats facing these enigmatic mammals.

So, feel free to browse the site and if you have any comments, suggestions, or criticisms, please do not hesitate to contact me via the contact page. Also, for those who are interested, there are pages addressing my current research, publications, C.V., and a BLOG designed to chronicle the latest adventures (including my recent treatment for Leishmaniasis).