I am a student researcher studying Environmental Chemistry at Hampshire College (located in Amherst, MA). I am originally from Southern California but my family now lives in Northeast Texas (in a town called Paris!!). I have a passion for the outdoors and love running, hiking, backpacking, and rock climbing. In addition I love the arts (photography and theater/film specifically) and enjoy going new places and experiencing new things--as such, im an avid traveler and have been around the world!