I am a Ph.D. student in Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. My research bridges coastal geomorphology, wildlife ecology, and coupled human–natural systems to address the complex challenges facing both developed and undeveloped shorelines in a changing climate. I use tools such as numerical modeling and machine learning, drawing on ecological, physical, and social data to study how coastal landscapes evolve—and how human and ecological communities adapt to environmental change. I collaborate with local stakeholders and government agencies to co-produce actionable science that informs sustainable and adaptive coastal management. Ultimately, my goal is to advance coastal resilience through interdisciplinary research that empowers communities and protects the species and systems that depend on these dynamic environments.