- Led and supported consulting projects for clients across the philanthropic and private sectors. Previous clients include Gates Ventures, Schultz Family Foundation, Association of Public- and Land-grant Universities, and the Gates Foundation. - Researched and distilled large amounts of information on a given topic (ie. digital health, executive function, workplace and meeting productivity) into key insights for three-hour learning sessions delivered to audiences of prominent Seattle philanthropists and business leaders. Conducted company research, expert interviews, and product demonstrations.- Authored report on approaches to cost-effectively expand internet connectivity in low- and middle-income countries for the Pathways to Prosperity Commission. Investigated policy initiatives, business models, and technical product details to understand opportunities to leverage cross-sector partnerships. - Led literature review and wrote evidence briefings on the impact of innovation and invention on the US economy.

- Advanced partnership between PATH and Heifer International, focusing on intersections between food systems and human health - Interviewed experts from both organizations to document best practices in integrated interventions with sustainable impacts on poverty- Reported findings in a white paper that details synergies of health and agriculture, geographic overlap, and technical areas of collaboration

- Studied molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying metabolic diseases using molecularbiology techniques- Maintained, genotyped, and recorded physiological observations of geneticallyengineered mouse models- Organized and analyzed large amounts of data- Participated and presented in regular lab meetings to determine applications of noveltechniques to future lab studies

- Performed DNA extractions, PCR, electrophoresis, and sequencing to estimate target species’ abundance and density in the study area. - Observed and collected data on samples to increase extraction success - Organized and maintained large amounts of data and documented standard operating procedures- Analyzed scientific articles to determine applicable techniques for other laboratory projects.

- Assisted patrons at circulation desk- Worked with students to find appropriate reference materials or studies as necessary- Assisted supervisors with special projects as necessary

- Spoke with potential student applicants to participate in a study abroad program- Prepared presentations to various classes and student organizations about the study abroad experience

- Collaborated with peers to design and implement multiple experiments related to soil health to improve crop yield and quality- Collected soil compaction data on company farms using a pentrometer- Designed and carried out seven trials to assess suitability of various plant species potentials as an appropriate cover crop

- Prepared and sold pork products to local community members and businesses- Researched veterinary techniques to address herd quality and health improvement goals- Received National FFA American Farmer Degree in Swine Production

- Installed pheromone traps and degree-day trackers across Clinton and Essex counties to gather information on the spread of the leek moth- Established four trials plots of Alliums to study density of leek moth- Collected specimens from corn pest traps and identified five target species in multiple locations to record population sizes- Performed soil sample and leaf tissue testing to determine nutritional deficiencies- Pooled all data at conclusion of internship and presented findings at annual CCE Intern Symposium

- Collected and analyzed data on efficacy of various fungal bands formations in controlling Asian Long-Horned Beetle- Prepared sample solutions using wrist-action shakers for observation in hemoctyometers and recorded fungal spore frequency- Assisted in maintaining colonies of Asian Long-Horned Beetles under quarantine - Prepared tree branch samples and observed frequency and location of oviposit marking from various woodwasp species - Identified, observed and recorded detail information of frequency of Gypsy moth cocoons and target tree species in field settings

-Responsible for data collection on pasture-based swine systems project under Dr. Silvana Pietrosemoli; assessing state of vegetative life in plots by walking transects, analyzing data from each treatment to determine most environmentally friendly and economically sustainable system for a small farmer-Research ideal composition of vermicompost to benefit earthworm life cycle-Prepared and presented partial report of findings at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems Intern Symposium