As a conservation social scientist, I am interested in the ways people interact with and potentially change (or are changed by) the natural environment. My research agenda broadly examines various aspects of coupled human and natural systems by exploring individual and community-level behaviors in relation to the use, management, and governance of natural resources. Drawing upon concepts from various fields and disciplines including environmental psychology, forestry, wildlife management and outdoor recreation allows me to situate decision making within and across socio-cultural contexts. I am keenly interested in identifying applied solutions to complex problems and how greater integration of social science information can improve decision making, policy, and practice.