Tilly is fascinated by sustainability, plants, science education, and the dimensions of human diversity. Currently, she works as a Field Naturalist teaching students about environmental education topics. She received both of her degrees in biology. She has a master’s degree with an emphasis in STEM education from Fresno State and a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in plant biology from Cal State Fullerton. In her free time she enjoys visiting parks and gardens, bird watching, collecting stickers, drinking milk teas, and watching anime.