This collection brings together five StoryMaps that explore kelp systems from ecological, cultural, social, and economic perspectives. The Kelp Values Project is funded through the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council (EVOS) and administered by the Alaska Conservation Foundation.


Explore the surprising connections between Western Australia’s ancient landscapes and the search for life on Mars. This interactive StoryMap combines maps, imagery, science, and storytelling to show how some of the most extreme environments on Earth can help us better understand another planet.

Life on Mars?


I was honored to receive first place for innovation in ArcGIS StoryMaps from Esri for my contributions to the Discovering San Juan Island’s Natural Diversity StoryMap while working for the National Park Service. The project combined interactive mapping, photography, and narrative storytelling to showcase the island’s ecological diversity through an engaging digital experience.

Discovering San Juan Island’s National Island’s Natural Diversity