I am an entomologist and a mother of two, who is currently working as the Section Lead at the Academy of Natural Sciences in the Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Lab at the Patrick Center for Environmental Research. 

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I studied freshwater ecology for my Bachelors of Science degree at West Chester University. In 2009, I received my Master's degree in Environmental Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. My Capstone looked at DNA barcoding and Macroinvertebrate sampling to assess water quality in freshwater streams. 

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I am an active member of my community, utilizing STEM outreach activities to bring my love of insects to under-resourced children in the greater Philadelphia area with my 500 Women Scientists Philly Pod.

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I was a member of the National Leadership Board of 500 Women Scientists from 2017 to 2020, where I helped to organize over 300 global Pods. 

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My husband and partner of over 25 years, Tim James, is the owner and operator of the Langhorne Coffee House and the Johnson Hall Coffee House.