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Denver, Colorado, United States

Supporting the higher education ecosystem leverage geospatial technology!

I teach in the Continuing and Professional Studies (CAPS) Program, where I educate students in introductory concepts and skills for image analysis. In the course, we discuss the concepts of remote sensing and image collection as well as apply real world image processing techniques using ArcGIS Pro to prepare students for the workforce.

In my role as a Customer Success Manager for Planet's Education & Research Program, we set off on a journey with the vision to build relationships and community with academic users around the world. My primary focus is in the North American geography, where I support our paying Education & Research engagements with over 50 universities and growing! As part of my role, I am responsible for onboarding and ensuring our customers realize value in their licensing. To do this, I work in lock step with administrators to help get their accounts up and running, educate them on account management, and work to schedule subsequent promotional activities like building webpages, organizing events, and even presenting to large audiences. Lastly, in my position I am personally motivated to work on the scientific impact satellite imagery can have on making our world a better place. I am responsible in leading our strategic initiatives with universities to aid in the innovation of using satellite imagery for commercial use and to help bring new and critical insights to the world.

Athens, Georgia

In my role as a Graduate Research Assistant, I serve as the primary GIS and remote sensing analyst. This project aims to identify cutting-edge Deep Learning and Machine Learning techniques using remote sensing and GIS methods for crop regionalization in the Southeast United States. This role allows me to communicate GIS techniques in a multidisciplinary setting working with crop scientists, statisticians, farmers, and more. I am responsible for GIS data management as well as image processing and preparing data for Deep Learning applications. In this role I have utilized several software including ArcMap, ArcPro, Pix4D, Meshroom, MeshLab, and Google Earth Engine. I also serve as a primary presenter and have represented this work at various conferences and meetings.

Athens, Georgia, United States

As a PIL associate, I have spearheaded GIS consultant work. Unlike traditional collaborators, I work with several teams that are interested in incorporating geospatial data into their research. I serve as a data manager for projects in Senegal and Malawi. I am utilizing Google Earth Engine to automate image processing and using different GIS methods to measure field quality for groundnut growers. In this role, I have had to adapt, take leadership, and prove that GIS techniques are useful for agricultural applications.

Hampton, Virginia, United States

As the Communications Senior Fellow for the NASA DEVELOP National Program, I served as the primary science communication leader. I led a team to improve the program’s plan to communicate science projects and use of GIS at NASA. We worked directly with project teams, partners, and end-users to optimize the most effective methods of communication. We utilized platforms in the form of maps, story maps, videos, brochures, social media campaigns, and more. Prior to this role, I served as a team member and project lead for remote sensing and GIS projects looking at applications in disaster management, resources management, site suitability, and water management.

Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia

As a NASA DEVELOP Research Consultant, I served on two project teams where I learned and honed in on remote sensing, GIS, presentation, writing, teamwork, and project management skills. As a part of the DEVELOP program, participants are expected to generate a long list of deliverables including a proposal, technical report, poster presentation, PowerPoint presentation, and project video. These methods of communicating science greatly improved my ability to share science with a broad audience, while also enhancing my ability to speak comfortably in a technical setting. In addition to these deliverables, I gained first-hand experience working with project partners and stakeholders throughout the entire project lifecycle and ensuring a successful handoff.

Athens, Georgia, United States

Aided in data collection and specimen preperation at the University of Georgia Geomorphology Lab.

Rankin Smith Student Athlete Center

Provided assistance for physical and human geography courses to student-athletes at the University of Georgia. During my time as a tutor, I gained experience working one on one with individuals with a variety of interests and learned how to make the connection to help better visualize and conceptualize topics in geography. This position also helped develop communications strategies for simplifying complex concepts.

Starkville, Ms

Cartersville, Ga

- Delivered water safety training to patrons- Trained in CPR- Provided swim lessons to all age groups ranging from 3 year olds to 80 year olds

Masters Of Science, Geography

Bs, Environmental Geography