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An interdisciplinary Arctic char monitoring/tracking project based in Nunatsiavut, NL Canada. In partnership with the Torngat Wildlife, Plants and Fisheries Secretariat, the Torngat Fish Producers Co-Operative and the Nunatsiavut Government. It will include analyzing historical data and estimating current population trends via ARIS and statistical modeling to fill in monitoring gaps, develop an holistic picture of char dynamics and support the Nunatsiavut char fisheries. The main goal is to support sustainable fisheries and Inuit food security.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Completed thesis: Marine Based Methods in a Changing Climate: Lessons and Methods for Community Engagement in Nunatsiavut, Canada. This involved interviewing members of the Nunatsiavut Government, Inuit Research Coordinators, Project Partners and a variety of others involved in the Sustainable Nunatsiavut Futures Project on their thoughts and perspectives on community engagement in order to assess how to strengthen partnerships between outside researchers and community members. The main goal was also to assess how ethical and meaningful community engagement may work in practice, in the context of a large scale transdisciplinary project .

Walla Walla, Washington, United States

* Assisted staff with examinations and medical care for dogs and cats. * Exercised dogs recovering from surgery and socialized kittens not yet ready for adoption.* Fed and monitored health of animals and cleaned and organized shelter facilities.

Oakland, California, United States

* Worked with: Crowned Lemurs, Ring Tailed Lemurs, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, Forrest Guinea Hogs, Cotton Top Tamarins, White Nosed Coati, Flamingos, Spoonbills, Siamang, Sun Bears, Muntjac Deer, Wallaroos and Emus. * Prepared diets, cleaned enclosures, provided enrichment.* Educated zoo visitors about rescued farm animals. * Observed and participated in training the animals. *Designed, constructed, and implemented enrichment device for Crowned Lemurs and Cotton Top Tamarins.

Sausalito, California, United States

* As a docent, educated visitors about the center’s mission. * As a Climate Change Interpreter, educated visitors about ocean environments, climate change, and ways to reduce our carbon footprint in daily life.* As Sunday Day Crew, worked in animal care with harbor seals, sea otters, northern elephant seals, California and stellar sea lions. Participated in necropsies and research with MMC scientists and staff. * Observed and assisted medical staff with veterinary procedures including admit exams, blood draws, eye surgery, flipper reconstruction, and release exams; assisted with release of rehabilitated animals.

Sausalito, California, United States

* Worked as an Educator at Camp Sea Quest. * Prepared fish formula; restrained and tube-fed sea lions, fur seals, and elephant seals. * Cleaned pens and organized supplies for sick and injured marine animals undergoing rehabilitation. * Administered medications (in fish) to animals. * Updated patient charts, weighed animals, and assisted vets with outdoor medical procedures.

Concord, California, United States

* Organized and cleaned facilities and workspaces in animal hospital. * Prepared material for adoption events and assisted with foundation outreach activities.

Martinez, California, United States

* Fed groomed, saddled, and bridled horses.* Taught basic equestrian safety protocols and riding skills to children.* Worked to rehabilitate and train an abused horse.