Helen is originally from:
Lincoln, Nebraska
Favorite thing to do when not working:
Anything outdoors! I’ve spent most of my free time recently exploring hiking trails in the mountains near Albuquerque, but I also enjoy backpacking, scuba diving, biking, and cross-country skiing, depending on the weather.
Favorite books:
The two books that I can’t stop re-reading are The Class Castle by Jeannette Walls, and The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver.
Special talent, skill, or passion that people may not be aware of:
I really enjoy woodworking and I’m always dreaming up new construction projects that integrate my other hobbies. Some recent projects include a green roof, aquaponics system, wooden topographic maps, and a new beehive.
Most memorable experience in nature:
I spent a week camping around the perimeter of Iceland last summer, hiking on/through every volcano and glacier I could find. Definitely the most beautiful landscape I’ve encountered, and I loved experiencing the country through free campsites and never-ending daylight.
Favorite food to eat or make:
Sushi! I recently got a sushi-making kit and I’ve been making it every week since.
Further Reading
Get to know Senior Engineering Technician Cody SmoutMeet Interdisciplinary Water Resources Engineer Emily Dubois
Get to Know Administrative Assistant Anne Berg
Jaye Hoyte Hayes reflects on his experience as a Biohabitats intern
Alyssa Burton’s experience as a Biohabitats intern
Meet Integrated Water Resources Engineer Helen Little