PhD student in the Hein Lab at Cornell university. Research interests include collective behavior, information sharing, and improving the uses of AI and machine learning for research in ecology

Laboratory technician aboard the Robert C. Seamans in collaboration with SEA, the Blue Nature Alliance, and the Rotjan Lab at Boston University. Responsible for the collection and preservation of icthyoplankton and other plankton biomass throughout the Central Pacific and Pacific Remote Island National Monument. Other responsibilities include mentorship of undergraduate students on the development and execution of oceanographic research projects.

Sorting and identification of larval plankton samples in the Phoenix Island protected area. Additional responsibilities for husbandry of temperate and tropical coral systems.

- Aids in preparation and coordination of upper level biology teaching labs including microbiology, systems physiology, genetics, and animal behavior. - Charged with the preparation of laboratory items including agar trays, enzymes and substrates, and other media-Preformed basic animal husbandry for behavioral labs

2 1000 word articles published per semester pertaining to environmental and conservation focused events

- Responsible for compiling data from FWC and local sea turtle rescue organizations to identify hotspots for strandings and hook-line captures- Conducted surveys on piers located in and around hot spot locations to assess anglers contact with sea turtles, and their knowledge of the proper release protocols if they experience sea turtle by-catch- Connected piers with the Loggerhead Marine Life center in an effort to partner with the Responsible Piers Initiative and facilitated the foundation of the program within Pinellas County and Hillsborough County fishing piers- Founded and managed social media pages for the Responsible Piers Initiative, with the goal of educating anglers in the Tampa Bay Area and engaging them in the conservation and protection of the endangered species.

- Assisted in the circulation of books returned to the library - Provided assistance to students and faculty in making copies of library content - Scanned books and journals for research purposes for students and faculty using the interlibrary loans system