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San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, California, United States

University Of California Santa Barbara, California, United States

The We Are Waves project aims to address the Nature Gap and promote environmental justice through uplifting the narratives and insights of girls and gender expansive youth of color who are wave riders, ocean lovers, and environmental stewards. Using mixed method qualitative investigation, we aim to understand what components make a community, program or experience feel safe and empowering, and foster nature reconnection and environmental stewardship. Through this research, we plan to work with youth leaders to create an equity-based framework for outdoor environmental education committed to intersectional environmentalism.Responsibilities:-Establish relationships with the youth of color surf community-Preparation and conduction of interviews -Qualitative research analysis-Communication of findings through literature

University Of California Santa Barbara, California, United States

Project Description: Kelp forests are under threat from dense patches of sea urchins that transform them into barren wastelands. Within these urchin barrens, kelp can be consumed by urchins at an alarming rate, leading to the loss of kelp forests. In addition to the effects of urchin barrens, marine heat waves also contribute to the decline of kelp abundance by negatively affecting blade development. Although both of these factors have been studied independently, the interplay between them remains unknown. This study will investigate how increasing temperatures affect urchin herbivory rates and the degradation of kelp forest ecosystems. Responsibilities:R Analysis: Conduction of in-depth R analysis of long-term ecological research data to determine the marine heat wave temperature thresholds, urchin density abundances, and kelp density abundances among different sites along the coastline.Project Development: Conduction of a comprehensive literature review of previous research in the field and designing a mesocosm experiment to expose different densities of urchins to ambient, almost marine heat wave temperature, and marine heat wave temperature.Project Execution: Execution of the project by diving within the Santa Barbara coastline to collect urchins and kelp for the mesocosm experiment. Executing daily experimental tasks such as urchin herbivory and temperature measurement, organism feeding, and other tasks required for maintaining the mesocosm experiment.Data Analysis: Utilizing R, analyzation the experimental results and interpretation to draw conclusions supported by the data.Communication of Findings: Effective communication of my research findings through various platforms, including conferences, symposiums, and literature.

Mo'Orea, French Polynesia

Worked effectively in a small group setting to plan and execute a 10 week research project exploring how traits of macroalgae are linked to areas of high anthropogenic stress. This project investigates a seldom studied field of marine ecology and provides a basis for local communities to identify and evaluate areas of high anthropogenic stress in their surrounding marine ecosystems.

Santa Barbara, California, United States

-Organize several events geared towards celebrating, supporting, and inspiring black people in marine science-Effectively communicate and collaborate with guest speakers, panelists, and BIMS members-Create a safe space for critical conversations surrounding topics related to diversity within the field of marine science

Mediterranean Sea

-Assisted researchers in processing eDNA meta-barcoding and seafloor mapping-Operated Argus ROV at 2,500 meter depth, CTD, and XBT-Used RED digital cameras Komodo and V-Raptor to direct and produce a short film regarding science communication

University Of Miami, Rosensteil School Of Marine And Astmospheric Science

-Plan conference events and logistics with other people within the conference planning committee-Introduce session speakers and their research

Goleta, California, United States

-Supervising swimming activities at the aquatics facility -Ensuring that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed-Administering first aid in the event of an injury, rescuing swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning, and administering CPR if necessary

Goleta, California, United States

Communicating pool guidelines to students in order to promote pool safety -Helping prevent drownings by teaching adults and children how to be safe and confident in the water-Planning and preparing swim lessons’ activities based on the needs of students and guided curriculum-Demographics that I have worked with include infants, toddlers, adults, and various age groups with disabilities

Menifee, California, United States

-Assist cooks, cashiers, and general manager with duties-Train incoming cashiers on procedures, rules, and regulations-Manage the organization, cleanliness, and safety of the kitchen, dining room, and patio-Provide hospitality and make genuine relationships with customers of the restaurant

Hemet, California, United States

-Supervising swimming activities at the aquatics facility -Ensuring that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed-Administering first aid in the event of an injury, rescuing swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning, and administering CPR if necessary

Environmental Studies, Environmental Education And Marine Ecology

9-12

Activities and Societies: Water polo and competitive swimming