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Sacramento, California, United States

Sacramento, California, United States

Manages a $3 billion project portfolio across eight state and federal grant programs aimed at all-hazards mitigation, community resilience, and local capacity building. Provides overall management of 45 staff members and >20 contractors. Developed and implemented the Prepare California Initiative, a $100 million state grant program designed to overcome barriers to participation in federal mitigation grant programs for disadvantaged communities. Leads a partnership with FEMA and CAL FIRE to develop the first-in-the-nation CA Wildfire Mitigation Program - Home Hardening Initiative, including leveraging federal funds to match state investment, establishing program framework and tools, overseeing capacity building in demonstration communities, and negotiating environmental review.Led technical assistance to bring $280 million in FEMA’s new Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program funding to the state in two years, up to a 85% application success rate. Reformed Cal OES’s community outreach and technical assistance process, increasing application rate for mitigation projects by 225%, while balancing the administration and monitoring of over 540 active projects. Builds relationships with non-traditional mitigation partners to develop innovative mitigation projects based on best-available science. Writes successful proposals for new staffing and programs; makes recommendations to federal, state, and local policymakers to improve the use of mitigation funds; represents Cal OES for various boards and working groups; writes talking points and policy memos for senior officials.Advises interagency coordination to develop and write the 2023 State Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and support Local Hazard Mitigation Plan technical assistance and review.For four federally declared disasters, oversaw technical assistance to harden public infrastructure during recovery; increased use of mitigation funds from 2% up to 55% of eligible projects.

Sacramento, California

Served as a Science and Technology Policy Fellow placed in the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources. Served as a scientific expert to provide evidence-based analysis and strategic recommendations to the Legislature on issues related to science policy and natural resources, including climate change, resiliency and adaptation, air quality, greenhouse gas reduction, forest health, sea-level rise, environmental justice and equity.Negotiated bill language with decision-makers and a diverse set of stakeholders with competing priorities, including from the scientific communality, disadvantaged communities, and state and federal agencies. Developed and staffed bills, including writing fact sheets and talking points, obtaining stakeholder support, and performing research to improve policy proposals.Wrote detailed public analyses and reports on proposed policies that detail the existing policy context, proposed changes to existing law, details of current and future implementation, potential impacts of the policy, and recommendations to improve the policy and its implementation. Solicited technical assistance on policies from state and local agencies and scientific collaborators regarding legislation and policies. Advised the Committee Chair on policy decisions.Staffed and organized committee policy and legislative hearings.

Gainesville, Florida

My research agenda focused on the environmental impacts of the transmission line system on surrounding forests, using satellite imagery and spatial analysis, and on finding management and planning solutions to mitigate these impacts. I also evaluated open data on infrastructure projects in the Amazon with the goal of improving quality and accessibility of data and promoting data sharing. I also served as the President of Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE), Vice President and co-founder of Emerging Leaders in Science Policy and Advocacy, and the Communications Coordinator of the Forestry Graduate Student Association.

University Of Florida, Gainesville, Fl

Supported collaboration between scientists and stakeholders through a multi-disciplinary and international network, advancing social-ecological research initiatives to promote sustainable infrastructure development, climate-informed energy policy, forest health, equity, community resilience, and water conservation.Co-organized four annual international, multidisciplinary workshops for >200 participants from academia, government agencies, Tribes, non-governmental organizations, and private industry.

Santa Cruz, California

I tutored high school students in STEM subjects (biology, chemistry, environmental sciences). I primarily worked with students with learning disabilities and aimed to find innovative ways for them to connect to and understand difficult material. I also coached students on organizational strategies and worked with education therapists to promote student success.

Walnut Creek, California

Ensured compliance with NEPA/CEQA on construction sites throughout the CA East Bay.

Mpala Research Centre, Kenya

Managed and conducted field and laboratory research for three concurrent projects on small mammal ecology and immunology, mammal distributions and long term change, and hippo spatial ecology. Managed research technicians, project logistics, critical external partnerships, project finances, and international permitting.

Bonners Ferry, Idaho

Tracked, trapped, and collared gray wolves in Northern Idaho. Represented the Idaho Department of Fish and Game in interactions with the public on the highly contentious issue of human-wolf conflict.

San Luis Obispo, California

In collaboration with the California Department of Transportation, monitored the success of the wildlife exclusion infrastructure built along the grade on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo County using camera traps and field surveys. Managed a team of research technicians.

Pozo, California

Tracked endangered California Condors using radio telemetry. Performed point counts for song birds and performed vegetation surveys in the oak woodlands in Pozo County. Monitored the fire lookout. Interfaced with and educated the public on wildfire, natural history, and environmental management.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Forest Resources And Conservation

Activities and Societies: President, Women in Science and Engineering Vice President and Co-Founder, Emerging Leaders in Science Policy.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology/Biological Sciences, General