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ABOUT ME

I love to be outdoors working with the environment and people. Giving talks and writing is much of how I try to educate others about what I learn and what we can all do to become more aware. I lecture to students, teachers, universities, TEDx audiences, hotel employees and any group that has an interest in how we all function within our own world.

EDUCATION

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Ethnobotany

Relationship between people and plants

1998-2003

University of Texas at Austin, PhD

Geography/Ethnobotany

Conservation

Global natural ecosystems

Regional Focus

Latin American Rainforest, African Savanna, World

Adventure and Nature Writing

Memoir essays and books

1995-1997

Tulane University. MA

Latin American Studies/Ethnobotany

1987-1991

Vassar College, BA

Latin American Studies/Literature

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