Research Fellowship in partnership with Ocean Conservancy as an Edna Bailey Sussman Award Recipient. I examined existing local, state, and federal regulatory and management policies in the Pacific Ocean to address seafloor and coastal impacts from non-fishing activities, such as marine debris and ocean pollution, offshore renewable energy, and offshore fossil fuel extraction.

• Lead project manager that coordinated capstone project plans and provided day-to-day project management for developing an investigative journalism multimedia article on Baja California, Mexico Artisanal Shark Fisheries • Created a visual report focusing on integrated storytelling with visually driven projects that blend text with photos, videos, graphics, and illustrations and enhanced the conservation of shark species by implementing a systematic place-based approach • Developed communications strategies that have a basis in science and application to conservation and public policy • Conducted legal research and drafted public comments regarding offshore wind, marine protected areas, and aquaculture farming

Fitness Instructor since 2015. Highly rated and Pure Barre certified fitness instructor (100+ hour training), trained in teaching Pure Barre Classic, Pure Reform, Pure Foundations, Intensives and Private Classes. Developed excellent public speaking, interpersonal communication, and customer service skills.

AmeriCorps VISTA Member working for the Audubon Society at Riverlands as a marketing and development specialist.

-researched environmental justice and other environmental issues-investigated complaints relating to environmental problems-researched case law, statutes and regulations-drafted pleadings, memorandums and grant proposals-met with clients -accompanied Great Rivers’ attorneys to public appearances in court or administrative agencies