Andrew is a doctoral candidate in Conservation Sciences at the University of Minnesota, where his research sits at the intersection of urban ecology and bird conservation. He is the founder of Stop the Thud, a citizen-science platform focused on documenting, understanding, and preventing bird-building collisions. Through this project, Andrew and his collaborators have documented over 2,500 collisions across more than 120 buildings at the University of Minnesota, elevating the urgency of the collision issue on campus and leading to the adoption of bird-safe practices. Andrew's work is driven by his belief that taking action to safely share space with wildlife not only allows animals to thrive, but also cultivates a deeper appreciation for the diversity of life around us.

Andrew holds a biology degree from St. Olaf College and has spent time working as a field technician in New, Mexico, Montana, and California, where his appreciation for the natural world and love for birds fully took flight. As a lifelong Minnesotan, Andrew is excited to bring his expertise to the Minnesota Bird Coalition and promote its mission of putting bird conservation within reach of everyday people. He is passionate about translating science into action, whether through classroom presentations, teacher workshops, or community-based initiatives. Andrew joins the board eager to help Minnesotans see, and make room for, the birds in their everyday spaces.