Randi attended New Mexico State University where she received her Bachelor's in Biology and a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on secondary science education. It was at NMSU while conducting research on the White Sands Pupfish that Randi first discovered her love for ecological research. Randi loves living in Patagonia with its vibrant community and is excited to be a part of it's preservation and restoration efforts. She loves to read, do crafts, bake, garden, and travel.