Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, Ph.D. is a mycologist, teacher, and writer. Her debut book, Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature is a national bestseller and an award winning work that blends memoir, nature writing, and philosophy. Patty works as the Curator of Mycology at the New York State Museum. She teaches courses and is a guest speaker in the realms of biology, philosophy of science, and queer ecology.