I am a recent graduate from Kalamazoo College with a degree in Biology and a concentration in Community and Global Health. Last summer I conducted research for my senior thesis on plant-pollinator interactions and assessing floristic quality of Kalamazoo College's Lillian Anderson Arboretum. My junior year I spent two terms studying abroad in Ecuador through an ecology program focused on the country’s biological and cultural diversity, there I was able to gain hands-on experience in a multitude of environments. Through the advancement of my Spanish, I was able to connect with the communities around me and came to realize that opening oneself to new perspectives is one of the best ways to learn. Throughout my travels, I learned to adapt quickly, and I came to recognize that traveling with work is something I aspire to do.On campus, I pursued my passion for teaching as a Supplemental Instruction Leader for introductory biology classes where I develop worksheets and additional lectures to promote the students’ critical thinking in sessions held outside of class. I enjoy interacting with others and developing relationships, especially when I am in a position where my perspective and knowledge can be helpful, as well as gain insight from others. I am in search of a position where I can gain experience in ecology field research. I am passionate about conservation biology and interested in animal behavior especially in the field of entomology.