Hi! I’m Ava, an early career data scientist with a background in plant science. Currently, I am pursuing a Master’s in Environmental Data Science at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management. I am building expertise in Python, geospatial analysis, machine learning, and data management, and am looking to apply these skills in creative, interdisciplinary projects. I’m always striving to learn and create in my work, and I especially value the growth that comes from working at the intersection of biological and technical fields. When I’m not busy coding, you can usually find me outside in the sunshine, curating my Pinterest boards and Spotify playlists to perfection, or possibly adopting another plant.
Please check out my resume and explore my website to gain a fuller picture of my experience as an environmental data scientist!
Master, Environmental Data Science (Expected June 2026) | Bren School of Environmental Science & Management | University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
Bachelor of Science, Plant Sciences, minor in Data Science (May 2025) | Cornell University, Ithaca NY
Undergraduate Research Assistant (2022-2025) | Phylogenetics of Non-model Plant Species | Specht Lab- Evolution of Plant Form and Function, Cornell University | Advisor: Jacob Landis, Ph.D.
Herbarium Research Assistant (2023-2025) | Liberty Hyde Bailey Herbarium, Cornell University
Computational Biology REU Intern (2024) | Project: Spatio-temporal Analysis of Urban Heat Island Effect Using Remote Sensing, GIS, and Google Earth Engine
Master’s Capstone Project (2026) | Rincon’s Bio Weaver Tool- From Disparate Data to Actionable Analysis | Clients: Rincon Consultants