Chief Operating Officer
Hard Knox Life LLC
Knoxville, Tennessee
Environmental Scientist & Applied Geographer

I’m an environmental scientist and applied geographer with 20+ years leading large-scale conservation and resilience initiatives and translating science into strategy.
From federal service to fieldwork, I’ve turned geospatial insight into action—guiding national programs from natural hazards to offshore energy, securing $75M in appropriations, expanding science portfolios by 50%, and strengthening the systems that research, monitor, and communicate environmental risk.
My doctoral research in coastal geomorphology and shoreline change sharpened my ability to connect spatial data, risk, and real-world decision-making—skills I now apply to environmental strategy, energy policy, and regional resilience.
Let’s connect if you’re building:
- Data-driven conservation or resilience programs
- Partnerships linking science and community impact
- Geospatial strategies for climate, energy, or infrastructure
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Hard Knox Life LLC
Knoxville, Tennessee
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Natural Hazards Mission Area
Virginia
Ocean Energy Management, Bureau of (BOEM), Office of Strategic Resources
District of Columbia
Ocean Energy Management, Bureau of (BOEM), Leasing Division
Virginia