Her research focuses on the sources of alkyl nitrates in the oceans and the impact on tropospheric chemistry which involves working both on ships and in the laboratory. She has a PhD in Earth System Science from University of California, Irvine and has mentored over a dozen undergraduate research students during her time at Loyola. In addition, she also advises the Loyola Environmental Action Club and volunteers some local and regional environmental organizations. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her family, explore the outdoors, garden, and cook.