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Sierra National Forest, Ca

• Worked in collaboration with Chicago Botanic Garden and the USFS to collect native seed on Forest Service land.• Established a forest-wide seed collection protocol involving the creation, completion, and organization of field forms using ESRI software.• Collaborated with Forest Botanists to construct a priority species list for seed collection based on their significance to pollinators and importance in restoration projects. • Helped identify potential collection locations of priority species through scouting, analysis of herbarium records, previous collections, and vegetation mapping.• Collected herbarium vouchers and population data for each potential collection site.• Monitored phenology of target plant populations to plan collections.• Collected seed form over 50 native populations across the forest.• Referenced resources and used creative problem solving to effectively store and process seeds from over 20 different species. • Gained proficiency in identifying and keying the flora of the Sierra Nevada.• Assisted with other Forest Service botany projects including invasive species mapping and removal, rare plant monitoring of Whitebark Pine, planning of meadow restoration projects, and meadow proper functional condition assessments.• Utilized ESRI software, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, and Survey 123 to create maps and survey forms in preparation for field days and record, present, and export data.• Planned and executed week-long hitches in the backcountry requiring backpacking and 4x4 wheel driving to reach target populations.

Vail, Colorado, United States

• Routinely identified alpine plants throughout the Rocky Mountains using dichotomous keys• Vouchered and pressed specimens for herbarium records and preformed/processed seed collections for conservation and curational purposes in the remote backcountry above 11,500ft.• Embarked on scouting and week-long backpacking trips with over 50-pound packs in adverse alpine conditions to monitor under-surveyed areas and map rare plant populations using ESRI software.• Confidently scouted for, pressed, and collected seed from the Shoshone National Forest to update their records on sensitive alpine species for a long-term re-surveying project.• Contributed to the planning of field days through the creation and use of surveys and maps on Survery123, ArcGIS Field Maps, and ArcGIS Pro.• Preformed large-scale data organization and analysis through Microsoft Excel to assess progress on the international Alpine Strategy.• Communicated with the public about alpine conservation through social media, newsletters, workshops, and teaching botany classes with Colorado State University Extension.

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

• Independently collected, handled, processed, and analyzed data on plant physiology and root responses to drought by root washing, root scanning, and plant biomass grinding using dangerous machinery and Microsoft Excel.• Executed 10+ hour field days in hot dry conditions by setting up plots, collecting crop samples, organizing materials, and collaborating with partner organizations.

Colorado, United States

• Monitored alpine vegetative communities on a nine-day hitch in grizzly backcountry for the NPS as part of the international GLORIA Project, involving the set-up of complex plots on rough terrain while conducting intensive alpine plant ID and visual cover assessments.• Assisted CNHP scientists with conservation field methods including AIM plotting, LPI, small mammal trapping, beaver dam analogs, BioBlitzes, weed mapping, wetland delineation, and collecting/pressing herbarium specimens.• Utilized dichotomous keys, TerraFlex, and ArcGIS Field Maps for plant identification and data collection.

Fort Coliins

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

• Eliminated the spread of aquatic nuisance species through entrance and exit boat inspections• Logged ANS data to a nationwide platform and conducted boat decontaminations using hot water machinery• Educated the public on aquatic invasive species and initiatives to prevent their spread

Snoqualmie, Washington, United States

• Solo-instructed level 1-4 alpine ski courses, advancing beginner students to confidently ski moderate runs• Began training and assisting new instructors in 2019 • Earned PSIA (Professional Ski Instructor of America) level 1 certification after 25 hours of training and tests

Bachelor'S Of Science, Ecosystem Science And Sustainability And Restoration Ecology, Junior

Activities and Societies: Colorado State's Division 1 Cross Country and Track Team, SER CSU student Guild GPA: 3.84

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