I am a poet, essayist, and visual artist. I was trained in geology and environmental science. I have a BS in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, an MS in Geophysical Science from the University of Chicago. I also earned an MFA from Vermont College and have published a number of poems and works of creative nonficion. A recent essay was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. As a scientist, I've helped Native American tribes build renewable energy power plants and community-based NGOs challenge multinational corporations.