He is an environmental and resource economist and his current research is focused on coastal ecosystems services and resilience, adaptation to climate change, and non-market valuation. Steve completed his Ph.D. in Economics at North Carolina State University in 2015 and received his M.S. in Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Delaware in 2011. Prior to graduate school, he worked as a professional photojournalist and as an environmental consultant designing remediation plans for contaminated waste sites. A New Jersey native, Steve enjoys photography, backpacking, gardening, cooking, and spending time with his wife (Ann Marie), daughter (Ella), and his dog (Millie).