Increasing tribal capacity by addressing tribal environmental data management, sharing, and analysis issues across the U.S. through training, mentorship, and resources for tribes. Communicate and coordinate between TXG and tribal, state, and federal agencies including the US EPA, the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS), and other Tribal Partnership Groups (TPGs), to ensure program outcomes of the TXG's cooperative agreement with the EPA.

Partner with Principal Investigators and co-authors in writing, editing, and preparation of manuscript.Conduct literature review and organize synthesis matrix on WOTUS definition changes, US water policy, geospatial mapping of wetlands and ephemeral streams, and ecosystem services.Prepare and present detailed reports to project team and stakeholders on research and publication findings.

- Giving voice to The Nature Conservancy’s work with Native Nations - Tribal Water Initiative funding opportunities and technical policy analysis - Research engagement opportunities between Native Nations in the Southwest - Support Tribal water sovereignty and implementation of co-management systems on Southwestern landscapes and waterways.

• Help TWS’s landscape teams determine what they will need to be successful in their engagement with Indigenous peoples. • Identify how TWS can support Native American communities and community-driven projects.• Assist in developing measurable objectives for engagement with Indigenous partners.• Strengthen public support for legislation that protects the rights and interests of Indian Tribes with regards to public land management

Coordinate with project team, intertribal partners, and state and local agencies to develop project plan and implementation for biocultural restoration of L. Winnebago and its historical wild rice beds.Qualitative & quantitative data analysis and literature review on L. Winnebago ecology and cultural history.Conduct cultural story-mapping interviews with Native Nations & wider community in L. Winnebago watershed.

Conducted deep-dive research and brainstorming sessions with commercial clients to create data-driven designs focused on translating brand goals, business structure, and culture into the built environment.Navigated complex team dynamics within commercial client groups by creating outcome-oriented design concepts, and focusing on desired business metrics and culture. Provided seamless design services, procurement, and installations for a 20-person team, 5,000+ ft2offices, as well as multi-story residential projects and condos, managing strict budgets and timelines.Integrated LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building standards into commercial and residential projects.

Recruited to design and teach commercial and residential interior design studios, leading students through real-world projects from concept to final design and client presentation.Emphasized research and concept exploration at the core of the creative process to maximize student learning outcomes, while developing critical thinking skills and adaptive problem-solvingEvaluated student projects, assignments, and progress, and provided guidance and instruction towards defined curriculum standards and goals, and individual student needs.

Conducted community analysis surveys in impoverished rural areas to identify opportunities for driving environmental and social impact.Proposed and fostered strategic initiatives addressing community analysis outcomes including creating a K-12 environmental education program, improving women’s economic opportunities, and alleviating a food desert through community biodynamic gardens.Built professional partnerships and coordinated efforts between government environmental agencies and community stakeholders on government-funded grants and proposals for restoration ecology and land management projects including trash management, environmental health, and conservation.Trained volunteers and community members in citizen science conservation, ecological restoration techniques, and project leadership development, leading to improved outcomes for endangered eastern Pacific leatherback sea turtle populations and Green iguana populations.

Delivered on-site design consultation and fixtures inventory management for large-scale corporate campus re-designs.Created project proposals and presentations including construction documents and design boards for highly valuable corporate design projects including Apple Inc., Blackboard, and the U.S. Government

- Designed building signage, exterior hardscape features, and indoor public spaces, including bathrooms and kitchens, for high-density residential and mixed-use commercial projects.- Updated and prepared plans, sections and elevations during design development.- Managed, tracked, and prepared RFIs and submittals from various trades.- Responsible for FF&E in interior and exterior spaces on residential projects.- Organized and cataloged design library. Met with vendor representatives to schedule office-wide presentations on new products.