Harvard Forest REU student researching methane and carbon flux in wetland and upland conditions to improve climate and emissions modeling. Utilizing R and GIS to analyze spatial factors influencing emissions.

Grafting wildtype and mutant tomato plants to examine ABA hormone production in response to high Vapor Pressure Deficit, with the goal of accurately accounting for plant respiration in climate modeling. Received Harvard College Research Program funding to continue research.

Summer researcher with the Holbrook Lab. Designed model and methodology for “Plant Responses to Soil and Atmospheric Drought,” a project aiming to determine plant activity in response to water stress/vapor pressure deficit for more accurate climate modeling. Mastered Li-Cor 6800 technology, interpreting gas exchange data using Excel and R.

Supervise semesterly debate programs, managing class rosters, communicating with parents, and reviewing weekly student feedback. Train and manage instructors.

Work with children (ages 8-15) in individual and group settings to teach public speaking, research, and argumentative skills. Adapt to instructing individuals with various work styles, creating effective lessons. Develop curriculum, including topic analyses.

Educate students about campus sustainability through peer-led community-building events, competitions, and campaigns.

Managed policy research project commissioned by U.S. Africa Command on violent extremist organization expansion in Western Africa. Directed team of 6 researchers, coordinating travel and presentation at Africa Command headquarters in Germany.

Consultant for White House Council on Native American Affairs. Guide U.S. domestic policy with recommendations based on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Sole researcher in policy areas of Freedom, Peace, and Security. Interview experts, conduct research, and compile results into report I presented at the Department of the Interior. Commended for research on land and water rights.

Consulted for top social impact investment fund, advising strategy on electrification efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa. Conducted extensive research with emphasis on pillars of sustainable development, presenting findings to client via comprehensive slide decks.

Led phone banking and fundraising call sessions, increasing campaign funds. Navigated VAN and NGP software to identify and categorize potential donors, organizing all campaign data via Excel. Managed social media content and created media briefs.