About Me
My research explores complexities in human-environment interactions found in small farming systems, land management in locally heterogenous landscapes. I apply geographic and agroecology principles that are context specific to develop basic research questions and build on socio-ecological theoretical frameworks tied to broader aspects of agri-food systems. I utilize multi-methods, integrating geospatial technologies, deep learning with social-ecological datasets to improve our understanding of agri-food systems, and land use management. My research has implications to understanding food security, land resource and environmental sustainability for rural communities locally and internationally.
Themes:
- Smallholder farmers
- Agricultural systems
- NbS systems
- Remote Sensing
- Land Management
Regions: Africa, Southeastern US.
Professional Affiliations:
- American Geophysical Union
- Earth Science Women’s Network (ESWN)
- American Association of Geographers
- Supporting Women in Geography (SWIG) – MSU Chapter
- American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
- Southeastern Division of the American Association of Geographers (SEDAAG)
- Global Land Programme
- Kenya Scholars and Studies Association (KESSA)