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Reston, VA, US

United States

Washington DC

I lead a Policy team that reviews significant regulations proposed or under consideration by DOI bureaus and other Federal agencies to determine significant impact on DOI’s mandates, programs, and policies. I also lead policy and program analysis related to natural resource and environmental issues, development of legislative proposals, and review of.

Reston, VA

I provide strategic advice to the NCASC and the eight Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs), and oversee management functions. I advise on matters related to policy and program development, budget formulation, and emerging national and regional issues; identify programmatic opportunities and operational needs; work with USGS and NCASC and.

Honolulu, Hawaii

I oversee the development, coordination, and execution of a climate adaptation research program across Hawaii and the US-affiliated Pacific Islands. Research areas include biological, ecological, and physical sciences related to the impacts of climate change on fish, wildlife, habitats, and cultural resources.

I serve as an Advisor in the White House Initiative on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders, working to advance equity, justice, and opportunity for AA and NHPI communities, and connect them with federal resources.

Alexandria, VA

I manage an interdisciplinary group of scientists, engineers, and policy analysts, who work on regional and national issues related to water resources management. As an environmental planner I develop methodologies and conduct policy analyses to improve planning related to ecosystem restoration; the issues I have focused on include ecosystem services.

Reston, VA

I assessed fisheries and aquatic research activities and project criteria and provided technical recommendations. I also coordinated science and data issues for the National Fish Habitat Board. As the American Indian/Alaska Native Liaison representative for the Biological Resources Division, I helped develop training workshops for tribal members, reviewed.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Worked first in the Regulatory Division, Enforcement Branch, conducting permit compliance inspections and investigating Clean Water Act and Rivers & Harbors Act violations. Then transferred to Planning Division and worked on Everglades Restoration projects.

NAS Jacksonville, FL

Managed the natural resources on approximately 3900 acres along the St. Johns River.

Master Of Science (Ms), Geology & Geophysics

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Geology/Earth Science, General

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