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St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States

Worked under the direction of Professor Jonathan Gutoff. Held review sessions, graded assignments, and provided feedback and guidance to over 60 first-year law students.

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States

Researched the different regulatory and incentive models for the European Union, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom with a focus on non-price criteria and Net Positive Impact regulatory schemes. Drafted legal tools and resources in preparation for a joint symposium on applying a Net Positive Impact regulatory scheme to American offshore wind.

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States

Drafted the statutory and regulatory framework section for a Rhode Island Sea Grant article on offshore wind development in Massachusetts. Researched the various federal and state agencies’ roles in regulating offshore wind and how these agencies interact with the impacted working groups.

St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

Researched and drafted the first set of Aquaculture Rules and Regulations for the U.S. Virgin Islands for the Director of Fish and Wildlife, the Chief of Fisheries, and the Assistant Attorney General. Collaborated with fisheries biologists to integrate community feedback from the public comment period of the proposed Recreational Fishing License Rules and.

Vigan, Ilocos Region, Philippines

Worked as a team to develop an Integrated Coastal Management Plan (ICMP) for the province of Ilocos Sur, which includes individual ICMPs for 18 coastal municipalities and upland municipalities in the planning/policy development process. Trained Filipino and U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers in habitat assessment methods. Led Participatory Community Resource.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Assisted Professor Tate in his climate change research regarding coastal beach erosion and increased storm frequency along the Connecticut shoreline.

Newport, Oregon, United States

Assisted with the communications and outreach efforts of the Oregon Marine Reserves, working through the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Caqalai, Fiji

Trained staff and volunteers in marine research methods and the identification and behavior of all species targeted for research. Helped standardize the science training of staff and volunteers. Conducted over 150 hours of survey transects along the reef surrounding the island of Caqalai. Led the design and plan for the implementation of socio-economic.

Caqalai, Fiji

Studied economically and ecologically important marine species, their identification and behavior, population dynamics, and underwater research methods, including Underwater Visual Consensus surveys, Line Intercept Surveys, and Invertebrate Belt Transect Surveys. Conducted over 100 hours of survey transects.

Master Of Marine Affairs, Natural Resources Management And Policy

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law, 2L

Activities and Societies: President, Maritime Law Society; Outreach Coordinator, Asian and Pacific American Law Society (APALSA).

Bachelor Of Science In Natural And Social Marine Science, Natural Resources And Conservation