I am passionate about leveraging my expertise in conservation and communication to drive impactful conservation strategies. I’m currently pursuing a second master's degree in Journalism and Media Communication. I am delving into research exploring the correlation between media consumption patterns and audience perceptions and behaviors toward conservation initiatives.I recently earned a Master of Conservation Leadership from Colorado State University, where I focused on my capstone project in collaboration with Bluff Lake Nature Center—an urban wildlife refuge and education NGO in Aurora, CO. My project entailed developing a strategic communications plan centered on urban watershed conservation, fostering collaboration among scientists, decision-makers, and public stakeholders.In my role as a COAST Communications Specialist at the National Park Service, I orchestrated and produced diverse communication materials and activities to bolster the Oceans and Coastal Resources Branch. Responsibilities include managing project tracking spreadsheets aligning Coastal Park work with the federal Ocean Climate Action Plan, overseeing a division-wide marine debris cleanup initiative, and authoring monthly division-wide newsletters. Additionally, I have spearheaded the development of a public engagement project to increase education and public volunteering on marine debris in coastal parks.Additionally, I serve as a News and Content Ambassador at the Warner College of Natural Resources. In this capacity, I craft news articles for Warner Source, analyze social media analytics, and contribute to the development of a new project and content management system. I also produce and edit the Warner College podcast, "Tune into Nature," and capture major College events through photography, while actively involved in enhancing the College's visual brand language. Currently, I am leading the content strategy for the Warner College YouTube channels and overseeing the direction and production of long-form video content.Through these diverse experiences, I have honed my skills in media production, strategic communications, project management, collaborative conservation, stakeholder engagement, accessibility standards, and multi-disciplinary approaches to conservation work. I aim to pursue a career in ocean conservation communication and management, and am hopeful to gain increasing experiences in this field while still a student.