As a college student in my early twenties, I made a decision that drastically redirected the course of my professional life when I switched my major from Social Work to Geology. At first glance these two lines of study don’t appear to have anything in common. One is compassionate, advocacy-driven service through human connection. The other is, well, rocks.

I wasn’t sure why, but I was drawn to the inner workings of the earth and all its systems. From the microscopic world of chemistry to the macroscopic interactions of ecosystems and landscapes, I was fascinated by environmental science on every scale. But I was still plagued by the question, “how would understanding rocks give me an opportunity to help people?” Because throughout my life, I have had one driving principle regarding work: it must be meaningful. That’s when I began researching the global state of drinking water and quickly realized that access to safe, clean water is not something to be taken for granted. The more I learned, the more I recognized the extraordinary privilege of turning on a faucet and expecting clean water to flow without a second thought. What once felt ordinary began to feel remarkable. Clean water is foundational to health, dignity, and opportunity, and I discovered that safeguarding it offered exactly what I had been searching for: a meaningful way to help people.

I spent two years working as a public servant with Ohio EPA, but when I became a mom, my priorities shifted. In order to be with my child, I decided to leave my nine-to-five and come alongside Ohio communities from a different angle. That’s where Moore Source was born. I hope to use my background in mapping and hydrogeology to promote long-term protection of drinking water resources.