Hannah is a Ph.D. student in Marine Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute and has an M.S. in Biology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Her current research is focused on understanding the role of herbivorous fishes on coral reef ecosystems and how human impacts may alter their role. Her broader research interests are in evaluating impacts of human-related stressors on coral reef ecosystems to inform management of coral reef resilience and recovery, as well as sustainable coastal livelihoods for communities reliant on coral reefs.