Developing a conceptual framework for mapping green infrastructure in Richmond, identifying ecological and social indicators for assessmentCollaborating with an interdisciplinary team to design a GIS based model for mapping green infrastructure and quantifying its ecological servicesCreating an interactive map of Richmond’s green spaces, highlighting ecological services, connectivity, and social actors

Collecting data through nest monitoring on the James River to analyze Prothonotary Warbler breeding and survival involving handling, banding, and collecting measurements of Prothonotary Warbler adults and nestlingsAssisting with mist netting operations during Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship surveys, capturing and processing bird speciesContributing to data collection and management efforts for avian ecology research projects through VCU’s Avian Ecology Lab

Identified and measured woody species to create an organized database of Maymont Park’s arboretum utilizing GISCreated ArcGIS Field Map apps to collect measurements of over 900 trees, performed an i-Tree analysis to quantify ecological benefitsDeveloped GIS based maps and reports to visualize tree data, delivering findings through ArcGIS, story maps, and presentationsTrained students and volunteers to assist with tree identification and measurement, GIS, and urban forestry

Developed and implemented field mapping applications for inventories of VCU forestry projectsOrganized and completed tree inventories and analyses of VCU forestry projectsUtilized i-Tree analysis to quantify the ecological benefits and importance of street trees and urban green spacesProvided GIS experience to assist with urban forestry planning and implementationMaintained greenhouse and gardens on campus

Conducted field surveys to collect mosquito samples for identification and testing for West Nile Virus in laboratoryDeveloped and implemented tick monitoring strategies, including the construction of tick traps and creation of standards of procedure (SOP)Established in-lab mosquito colonies and created SOP to evaluate resistance to common insecticides and inform vector control practiceInspected and treated standing water sources with larvicides to manage mosquito populations

Received shipments of butterfly chrysalids and prepared them for growth in rearing containersMonitored chrysalid development in a controlled nursery environment to ensure optimal conditionsIntegrated butterflies into the exhibit and provided visitor education and support

Contributed to the Farmers Resource Project which provides economic resources to farmers in VirginiaLed bi-weekly trainings for new interns, orienting them to JRSW programs and job responsibilitiesEngaged with legislators to advocate for agricultural conservation policies and participated in political campaignsConducted researched on agricultural pollutants to inform policy development and promote sustainable farming practices