I am a Jesuit scholastic and marine scientist working at the intersection of fisheries and food security. Click here for a list of my recent publications and here for media coverage of me and my work.
Most of my scholarly effort is directed towards the development of sustainable marine fisheries that provide food and nutrition security to tropical coastal communities. This line of inquiry is inspired by my Catholic faith and Ignatian spirituality, which find the wonder of God in all things, seek to achieve justice for humans and nature, and value interdisciplinary perspectives and dialogue.
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Research
In the Western Indian Ocean, I study the ecology, management, and governance of artisanal coral reef fisheries. This work has included a strong focus on the production of nutrients for human consumption and on management approaches designed to support the food security and nutrition of coastal communities.
I have also studied commercial fisheries in the northeastern United States, where my work has focused on characterizing the changing dynamics of species-ecosystem interactions to support improved stock assessment and management.
I periodically write about marine policy and governance from a social justice perspective.
Education
Boston College | Boston, MA
ThM in Biblical Studies | Aug 2024 – present
MDiv in Theology and Ministry | Aug 2023 – present
Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL
MA in Social Philosophy | Aug 2019 – May 2021
Fordham University | Bronx, NY
BS in Biology and Theology | Aug 2011 – May 2015
Professional Appointments
Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL
Visiting Scholar, Biology Department | Aug 2021 – present
Jesuit Justice and Ecology Network Africa | Nairobi, KE
Research and Policy Analyst | Aug 2021 – Jul 2023
Canisius High School | Buffalo, NY
Biology Teacher | Jan 2016 – Jun 2017
Rhode Island Division of Marine Fisheries | Jamestown, RI
Seasonal Researcher | Jun 2015 – Nov 2015
