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Long Beach, CA, US

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Santa Barbara, California, United States

• Developed environmental impact analysis for materials (cotton, polyester, and Manmade Cellulosic Fibers) by conducting comprehensive water usage assessments for supply chain Tiers 1-4.
• Optimized sustainable material selection using sustainability standards data (HIGG FEM/Wordly, Textile Exchange, and GOTS) to identify supply chain leaders and improvement areas.
• Co-authored environmental water footprint report; managed and completed the calculation of Everlane’s Blue, Green, and Gray water footprints in MS Excel, RStudio, and Tableau.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

• Researched and mapped the supply chain emissions scopes related to Wallien's wetsuit components and collected relevant industry raw data.
• Studied the performance and quality of existing and emerging material alternatives in terms of their environmental impact.
• Prepared a comprehensive report highlighting the research findings, identifying targets for materials substitution, and providing an analysis of the best alternatives to achieve emission reduction goals.
• Offered actionable recommendations to Wallien's team based on the research findings and analysis.

Santa Barbara, California, United States

• Joined to be apart of a community of enthusiastic, influential brand ambassadors on a mission to reduce shopping’s burden on the planet and help build a world where resale is the norm by bringing Beni to university.
• Roles include: capturing beni content for social media, engaging in meetings with the creators of beni, and providing feedback on beni features and performance

• Worked with High School students to improve their organization and study skills on top of assisting them with math and science curriculum.
• Tailored sessions and resources for individual needs.
• Subjects included: Geometry, Algebra 2, Biology, Chemistry, Pre-Calculus, AP Environmental Science, and ACT test preparations.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Conducted a biodiversity survey of the Greenway; setup malaise traps, hosted community BioBlitz’s, and utilized motion sensing cameras to capture the variety of species next to the nation’s busiest light rail lines.
• Managed and launched an iNaturalist page to increase knowledge of biodiversity at the site.
• Composed a biodiversity index report which assessed habitat quality, provided recommendations, and presented findings at the 2022 Biodiversity Symposium to an audience of over 30 experts in the field.
• Samples were collected and catalogued for the Natural History Museum of LA.

Long Beach, California, United States

• Authored an ESG report comparing the carbon emissions of primary aluminum, steel, and FSC certified wood for use in wind turbine internal stair production.
• Sourced materials from and communicated with suppliers to draft quote estimations for purchase orders.
• Streamlined precision inspection programs by writing efficient code automating the measuring of aerospace parts on a CMM, tracer laser projector, and laser engraver.
• Presented laser projector and measuring programs as an asset for assembling a bridge structure and designed a template program for engraving satellite identification tags for quality assurance.
• Organized and planned production of over 250 components for satellites and a bridge shade structure.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Authored an environmental sustainability report to evaluate UCLA Athletics’ net zero progress.
• Met with members of UCLA Athletics and interviewed stakeholders to decide the focus for partnerships; researched sustainability practices at events, including energy, water, and waste.
• Presented the sustainability report to a client and the Olympic committee who is utilizing UCLA as a host site and prioritizing sustainability for the 2024 Olympic Games.

Long Beach, California, United States

• Completed and organized the rework of over 30 wind turbine machine heads to support a renewable energy project at the Port of Pensacola, Florida.
• Designed the operation and programming of various inspection tools to ensure aerospace parts were within machine tolerances and would operate in zero gravity space.
• Created reports which included specific dimensions of repairs and quality specifications to meet customer’s standards for wind turbine safety and long-term weather resilience.
• Assigned to a contracting job in Pensacola, Florida. Project consisted of maneuvering and repairing wind turbine machine heads at the Port of Pensacola. Completed reports which included specific dimensions and paint.

Master'S Of Environmental Science & Management, Environmental Science

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Science, Civil And Environmental Engineering

Activities and Societies: Division 1 Women's Rowing Team