I am a Senior Scientist and Principal Investigator for the Coastal Landscape Ecology Lab at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. I have used mangroves as a model system to assess the role of climate and geomorphology in shaping soil C:N:P stoichiometry, biomass allocation and carbon distributions spanning local to broad geographic gradients. I have worked in mangrove forests in Brazil, Costa Rica, United States, Panama and Vietnam. I have always enjoyed meeting and collaborating with 'wetland friends' from around the world whether on addressing pressing issues in targeted workshops, crafting joint datasets and publications or attending/delivering talks. I also serve as Associate Editor for Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science journal, and as a referee have reviewed manuscripts for over 35 indexed journals. As an author/co-author, I have contributed over 50 publications among journal articles and book chapters to date.