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Cumming, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Stephens County, Georgia, United States

Design and develop instructional materials, including lesson plans, activities, assessments, and multimedia resources, that incorporate innovative pedagogical approaches.Conduct pilot studies and gather feedback from educators and learners to iteratively refine curriculum designs and implementation strategies.Engage with diverse stakeholders including community members, agriculture producers, government officials, and organizations to assess needs and interests.Utilize various channels including social media, newsletters, and workshops to disseminate educational content and promote programs, reaching an audience of over 15,000 individuals annually.Orchestrate and led engaging workshops and symposia, spanning topics from farm safety to sustainable agriculture and wildlife conservation, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among diverse audiences across Georgia and beyond.

Champaign County, Illinois, United States

Directed a multidisciplinary team and oversaw volunteer programs and ongoing projects, achieving significant community impact.Designed and delivered dynamic training programs delivered virtually and in-person, accommodating both synchronous and non-synchronous learning preferences to meet the diverse needs of our clients and learners. Conceptualized and facilitated dynamic workshops and symposia on diverse topics, fostering collaborative learning environments and knowledge exchange among teams, thereby driving organizational growth and professional development initiatives.Secured and managed substantial grant funding totaling over $200,000 to support program initiatives and research projects, facilitating the expansion of program offerings and outreach efforts.Cultivated partnerships with local organizations and facilitated conferences and field days to promote agricultural and environmental awareness, reaching over 2,500 individuals annually.

Developed and taught courses using innovative methods, including flipped classroom and collaborative approaches, fostering student engagement and practical skill development, resulting in a 35% increase in student satisfaction with course content and delivery.Apply principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiation to ensure curriculum accessibility and cater to diverse learner needs.Advised student clubs and coordinated student programming initiatives focused on agriculture and environmental sustainability, engaging over 400 students annually in extracurricular activities.Collaborated with academic departments and external partners to enhance educational experiences for students, resulting in the implementation of innovative learning initiatives and partnerships.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Designed and managed survey-based research projects, analyzing data and presenting findings to diverse audiences, resulting in the publication of over 10 research articles and reports.Mentored and advised students, fostering their professional development and research skills, resulting in the successful completion of multiple student-led research projects.Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to address wildlife management challenges through research and outreach, contributing to the development of evidence-based management strategies.

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Champaign, Illinois

Enter survey responses into statistical programs for natural resource social science data analysis.Preform data analysis and compose technical report drafts for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Develop manuscripts and presentations for publication in scientific journals and delivery at National and International Conferences. Manage student employees for efficient completion of projects.

Founded and led a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting gardening, nutrition, and wellness initiatives in the community, securing over $10,000 in grant funding to support organizational goals.Established partnerships with local agencies to implement garden programs in schools and public spaces, reaching over 1,000 individuals annually through educational programs and events.Organized volunteer events and community outreach activities to support organizational goals, mobilizing over 500 volunteers to contribute to garden maintenance and programming efforts.

Champaign, Illinois

Field researcher for John B. Masiunas. Assisted with field research to identify an alternative to Azilerine for use on sweet corn.Experimented with different organic farming practices and intercropping. Researching the effects of mustard plants on weed populations.Conducted analysis of specialty cops and seed saving.

University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Modeled energy production and built a small-scale wind turbine that won First Place in the Hands-on Activity (Engineering Open House).Modeled common water distribution systems implemented by EWB in developing counties. Presented multiple projects to University of Illinois students on Earth Day to promote sustainable practices.Taught 30 children about Solar Cells on Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day. Attended summer festivals to educate the general population of sustainable practices to incorporate into their everyday lives.

University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Allocated over $500,000 to sustainability projects on campus and oversaw the completion of projects.Coordinated with UofI Facilities and Services and Colleges to successfully carryout projects. Advised and managed student to oversee and organize individual projects. Developed a student organization to support and assist the committee.Some of the projects included the Sustainable Student Farm, Lighting Sensor Initiative, Campus Recreation Water Conservation and several prairie plantings.

University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Started specialty vegetable crop transplants in green houses.Utilized passive solar green houses for year-round production. Planted, harvested and cared for 3 acres of vegetable crop production, implement free.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Human Dimensions Of Natural Resources And Environmental Sciences

Master'S Degree, Human Dimension Of Natural Resources