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EDUCATION

2010-2014

Ph.D. Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, with an emphasis in structural geology

Advisor: Dr. Karl Karlstrom

Structural evolution of the Rio Grande rift: Synchronous exhumation of rift flanks from 20-10 Ma, embryonic core complexes, and fluid-enhanced Quaternary extension

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2009-2010

M.S. Geological Sciences, San Diego State University, with an emphasis in structural geology

Advisor: Dr. Gary Girty

Miocene growth of a depression in the Chocolate Mountains anticlinorium recorded by the Bear Canyon conglomerate, SE California

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2003-2008

B.S. Geological Sciences, San Diego State University, with an emphasis in geophysics

Advisor: Dr. Robert Mellors

Crustal structure of the Caucasus/Caspian region using gravity and receiver functions

Active travertine deposition along the western edge of the Rio Grande rift, central New Mexico

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