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Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, United States

As the Coastal Specialist, I support coastal restoration, advocacy, and outreach efforts in the Southeast Region. I assist the coordination and execution of living shoreline and oyster reef installations, watershed management plans, policy and advocacy communications, and community and volunteer events.

Wilmington, North Carolina

Based at UNCW's Center for Marine Science, MarineQuest is the university's official marine science education and outreach program. As an educator, I facilitated lab- and field-based programs that connect students and teachers to ongoing research and the diverse ecological components of North Carolina's varied marine habitats.

Wilmington, North Carolina

Working with Coastal & Ocean Policy department professors and staff, I assisted administrative tasks including sourcing supplemental course materials and planning. I also contributed to ongoing research regarding the prioritization of beach renourishment projects and coastal zone management.

Program Mission: to seek creative, scientifically sound solutions to coastal and ocean governance problems through relevant research, regional engagement, and the education of future leaders committed to advancing the wise stewardship of coastal and ocean resources.Relevant coursework: Environmental Economics, Coastal and Ocean Law and Policy, Policy.

Richmond, Virginia

I oversaw the development and implementation of environmental and outdoor education programs, based on Maymont's 100-acre grounds and in the Robins Nature Center.

Richmond, Virginia Area

As a daily educator, I was responsible for facilitating science-based educational experiences for visiting teachers and students. Teaching topics include science, animals, STEM, and Virginia natural and social history that apply to the Virginia Standards of Learning.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Based at the Binford Achievement Center, I worked with middle school aged scholars during the After School Academy to enhance their academic experience. We also utilize youth development methodologies to help scholars adhere to Higher Achievement's culture principles: leadership, excellence, spirit, collaboration, and respect.

Richmond, Virginia Area

I facilitated environmental education programs and developed curriculum at the James River Ecology School located on Presquile National Wildlife Refuge. I also managed the development and coordination of programs including NOAA B-WET funded Experience the James Program and the James River Leadership Academy Program.

Richmond, Virginia

I facilitated environmental education programs and developed curriculum at the James River Ecology School located on Presquile National Wildlife Refuge. I also was responsible for the coordination of NOAA B-WET funded Experience the James Program and the James River Expedition Program.

Richmond, Virginia Area

I lead environmental education programs for students focused James River water quality, ecology, sustainability, pollution control and watershed concepts at the James River Ecology School. I supported the Chesapeake Youth Corps Network and its partners to create sustained youth involvement and participation in environmental stewardship and conservation.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

I assisted in the management of invasive Snakehead studies in Virginia tidal rivers, utilizing scientific field methods to include boat electro-fishing survey, floy tagging and otolith removal.

Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge, Sunderland, Massachusetts

I assisted the management of terrestrial and aquatic invasive plant control in the Connecticut River watershed to include facilitating trainings and workshops for volunteers and manual water chestnut eradication.

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Sandbridge, VA

I assisted all aspects of the refuge’s sea turtle conservation program to include beach monitoring, nest excavation, nest-sitting, and coordinating volunteers. My team was also responsible for mapping and spraying invasive Phragmities.

M.S. Coastal & Ocean Policy

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science, Biology

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta, TriBeta Biological Honor Society, Relay for Life