I contribute to decisions involving the distribution of over $600,000/yr of funds for initiatives that honor, investigate, and safeguard the coastal ecosystems in and around Santa Barbara

I am an educator at the Hollister Ranch Tide Pool School, where I lead groups of children through the tide pools at Hollister Ranch and teach them about intertidal ecology through hands-on experience with local marine organisms.

I create content for the radio station's Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, FB, and TikTok, employing video editing, graphic design, photography and copywriting skills to promote events, programming, and the station's mission statement. I manage our WordPress website, curating, editing, & uploading blogs.

Plan and host weekly hour-long eclectic music show for the non-commercial, educational FM station; operate recording and broadcasting equipment.

I contribute to ceramic studio maintenance and handle customer inquiries and sales.

Restoration work along the Cienega Springs Ecological Reserve on the Santa Clara River through planting, biological assessments, and invasive removal

I perform field operations along the Gaviota Coast using wildlife cameras to investigate terrestrial animals’ behavior along intertidal zones.

Responsible for sorting through and identifying marine life sample of invertebrates, gastropods, clams, etc.

I completed a two-month fellowship program for young policy-interested students; developed skills in project management and policy analysis through meetings with guest speakers and capstone project creation.

I handle husbandry of wildlife needing rehabilitation, including nutritional monitoring, enclosure sanitization, and eventual release. I work in the Mammals department, with animals such as raccoons, skunks, squirrels, & rabbits.

Created and implemented lesson plans for youth ages 6 to 16 focusing on outdoor education, while facilitating peer-to-peer connections throughout week-long overnight camps. Safety and disciplinary protocol was strictly followed in order to create a positive, inclusive experience for all campers.