• Conducted an empirical analysis on global TURF-reserve systems, involving an extensive literature review, compilation of case studies into a comprehensive database and developing a paper for publication in a peer-reviewed journal• Wrote and designed non-technical case-study briefs to highlight current TURF-reserve systems

Intern for Masters Thesis Project: A Bioeconomic Analysis of Conservation Options for the Vaquita Porpoise in the Upper Gulf of California, Mexico• Developed a vaquita porpoise population model to incorporate into a bioeconomic model as part of a masters group project • Collected and analyzed data on artisanal fishing effort in the Upper Gulf of California• Worked with the WWF to develop objectives for a tradeoff analysis which analyzed outcomes of various fishing policy options in the Upper Gulf of California

• Identified, catalogued and curated samples of Tropical Eastern Pacific Reef invertebrates• Performed extensive data collection on reproductive activity for Psammocora coral species including gamete measurements, fecundity estimates, and statistical analysis• Developed extensive Access databases for data management• Managed several student volunteers in specific small-scale projects• Prepared and analyzed data for publication in recognized peer-reviewed journals