She has a B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry, and earned her Ph.D. in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics from the University of Rhode Island. Her research focuses on the economic impact of global climate changes in Rhode Island communities. Her recent studies examine how Rhode Island’s lake water quality and the wind turbines impact Rhode Island property sales price. Findings from each study provide a comprehensive look at the cascading effects by climate changes in many facets of Rhode Island communities.