Student researcher with Dr. Sybil Gotsch, a Professor of Biology at Franklin & Marshall College. -Our lab is interested in the impacts of climate change (i.e. changes in precipitation patterns and cloud cover) on canopy plants in the Tropical Montane Cloud Forest in Costa Rica-Our lab is also researching the potential ecosystem services of urban vegetation to intercept water and particulate matter in downtown Lancaster, PA

Tutored for a Biology course, Principles of Physiology and Development-Developed strong interpersonal communication skills by leading weekly group tutoring sessions along with individual tutoring and test preparation sessions -Demonstrated patience, creativity and adaptability when working with students to create a study plan catered to their individual learning styles

Recipient of Franklin & Marshall Biology department scholarship to assist a Professor of Biology, Dr. Sybil Gotsch in an NSF funded research project on the vulnerability of canopy plants to climate change in the Tropical Montane Cloud Forest in Costa Rica.-Demonstrated ingenuity while designing an experimental process to optimize a protocol for a new optical method to determine the hydraulic vulnerability of canopy plants (epiphytes) to drought-Developed skills in single rope tree climbing while collecting epiphyte samples that were later processed in the laboratory for experimental desiccation -Demonstrated data management skills while collecting physiological metrics of epiphyte samples during experimental desiccation in the laboratory -Developed Spanish language skills

-Responsible for the maintenance of boat rentals and general upkeep of the park-Acquired skills in customer service, communication and proper cash handling.

-Responsible for greeting guests, making reservations and other services- Acquired skills in communication, customer service and bookkeeping