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Charlottesville, VA

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

As a graduate assistant for New Student and Family Programs, I was responsible for program development, undergraduate mentorship, and program execution geared towards new Virginia Tech students and families.

The Big Event is a day of community service hosted by Virginia Tech for the New River Valley Residents. As co-director, I mentored a 15 person executive board and a 100 person staff to design and execute the event for 5,000 students and 1,500 residents. Prior to serving in this role, I served as a director of programming on the executive board, and on the.

Blacksburg, VA

As an undergraduate research assistant and REU fellow, I investigated the role of natural organic matter, phosphate, sulfate, pH, and alkalinity on copper dissolution to contribute to a 4 year long project. This project concluded by creating a decision making protocol for utilities who identified elevated levels of copper in their water.

As an orientation leader I facilitated conversations about the transition to college, and hosted activities for new students to become acclimated to the university.

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

As an intern for the UVA center for Politics, I analyzed and summarized historical documents to create an online library as a resource for graduate research. Additionally, I assisted at events for the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program to facilitate conversations surrounding political and leadership topics.

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental And Water Resources Engineering

As a masters student in the STILE group under Dr. Freddy Paige, my research focuses on information transfer from designers to residents.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Civil And Environmental Engineering

I conducted undergraduate research in Dr. Marc Edwards lab, investigating the role of water quality on copper dissolution in drinking.

Minor, Leadership And Social Change

To enhance the connection between my minor and major, I designed and conducted an independent study on the role of leadership in.