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Phoenix, AZ, US

Greater Phoenix Area

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Conducted various environmental due diligence assessments, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, for diverse property types, ensuring compliance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s All.
• Managed facets of technical report authoring, consisting of historical and analytical research on project sites, regulatory research and collaboration, site reconnaissance and interviews, environmental sampling, data.

Tokunaga Laboratory - Geosphere Environmental Systems

• Performed research under Dr. Tokunaga on Shiokawa River in Okinawa, Japan to elucidate the mechanisms behind its coastal karst aquifer's brackish spring discharge above sea level
• Collected groundwater samples and field measurement data (pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and electrical conductivity) from Shiokawa River and 20+ comparison sites
• Analyzed groundwater samples for major ion concentrations (high-pressure ion chromatography and titration), δ18O and δ2H isotope values (cavity ring-down spectroscopy), and SF6 concentrations (purge and trap gas.
• Executed vertical electrical sounding (VES) to analyze the layer stratification of Shiokawa River's aquifer and locate the potential depth of the freshwater-saltwater interface
• Installed loggers for measurements and analysis of time series data (temperature, electrical conductivity, and river water level)
• Carried out field surveys of rivers to determine status of river water flow as well as the relationship with surrounding geology and topography

• Performed preliminary research on groundwater systems
• Attended laboratory seminars to engage with and discuss research projects carried out by current graduate students
• Assisted peer review of Master’s and PhD theses submitted for publication

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Worked on engagement, policy, and communications projects that contributed to momentum and coalition-building on climate action around the Los Angeles region
• Contributed to the development of a climate adaptation plan, "Urban Cooling + First/Last Mile Strategies", addressing transit access and heat in Canoga Park
• Performed outreach presentations and helped collect 462 surveys from Canoga Park businesses and community members to incorporate personal experiences into project framework and design
• Tabled at outreach events to educate local community members on LADWP programs and rebates to improve energy efficiency and water conservation
• Assisted the coordination of Climate Resolve hosted event, Wildfire; What Cities Can Do
• Organized meetings between Climate Resolve and government agencies, California Energy Commission and California Air Resources Board, to introduce smog-reducing technology

UCLA Institute Of Environment And Sustainability

• Studied effects of ocean acidification in The Santa Monica Bay in collaboration with The Bay Foundation
• Collected surface water and depth profile data in kelp and eelgrass ecosystems for further analysis through data processing software
• Facilitated outreach through web content development, event organization, and public presentations

UCLA Institute Of The Environment And Sustainability

• Prepared and processed root samples for further analysis through separation and organic matter content assessment under Dr. Ambrose
• Performed rocky intertidal site monitoring to collect data on marine communities such as percent coverage and aggregations of targeted species

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Participated in monthly events to test and monitor storm drain outfall water quality at the LA River
• Documented changes in vegetation, debris, soil deposition, and flow channels
• Observed trends in river channel habitat to analyze weather flow transitions

Tokyo, Japan

• Analyzed the properties of supercritical water as an environmental technology under Dr. Oshima
• Aimed to propose a method that will allow control of the reaction rate and selectivity of organic synthesis reactions by changing the temperature and pressure of supercritical water

• Worked in a collaborative effort to develop procedures that help mitigate post-consumer food waste within residential restaurants at UCLA
• Distributed over 700 student surveys to assess food waste behaviors among students
• Designed and piloted signage to gauge student preferences on education methods

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental Studies, Concentration In Geosphere Environmental Systems

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Science, Concentration In Atmospheric And Oceanic Sciences

Activities and Societies: Academic Advancement Program, American Society of Civil Engineers, Circle K International, Engineers Without.