-Conceptualized a plan of action to educate the campus community on the importance of composting as a waste reduction strategy.-Implemented a social media campaign to engage students, faculty, and staff.-Support university stakeholders in the transition to composting infrastructure by predicting and addressing potential roadblocks to implementation.

-Lead public science study to engage and mentor high school students in authentic research to assess salt tolerance and resiliency of Atlantic White Cedar in wetland ecosystems threatened by climate change. -Develop educational materials for 200+ ninth grade students across the Tidewater region at six schools.-Lead a team of six interns, volunteers, and mentors to ensure quality deliverables.-Spearheaded the second annual Fear to Hope symposium event for 300+ high school students, college researchers, and environmental professionals.

-Designed the room layout, conference program, and student awards for the first annual Fear to Hope symposium.

-Supported execution of a NOAA grant for environmental education within Newport News Public Schools.-Engaged 500 ninth grade students in hands-on experiences to increase understanding of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, human impacts, and environmental stewardship.-Planned a professional development session for teachers on invasive and native plants.

-Designed and executed methodologies to collect landfill and recycling data, conducted student surveys, and assessed existing waste management infrastructure on campus. -Provided proof-of-concept for the quantity, structure, and location of containers to maximize user recycling behavior for 20 bins in one academic building, which was used to support campus-wide implementation of paired containers. -Increased recycling rate from 1% to 24% in Forbes Hall.-Led 1-3 interns; delegated tasks, catered assignments to each intern’s professional development goals, and collaborated with interns to accomplish project deadlines.