I graduated from Appalachian State University in 2023 with a B.S. in Geography and a Certification in Geographic Information Systems. During my time as an undergraduate, I found my passion for geography through the history courses I took for my minor. Since changing my academic focus to geography, I have been interested in GIS, Urban Planning, and many facets of human geography as well. As a graduate student, I am working with Dr. Elizabeth Shay and Dr. Chris Quattro on their research involving planning techniques throughout Boone, NC & Scotland as well as Dr. Quattro’s research regarding planning legislation. I am super excited to be a part of the program and to work with my colleagues and faculty! In my spare time, I enjoy reading, spending time outside, and collecting vinyl records.