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I work on domestic federal policy advocacy and with NWF’s field campaigns to advance policies that curb emissions, protect wildlife, and promote equitable climate solutions for frontline and fossil-fuel dependent communities.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

The Global Commission is a high-profile international initiative calling for ambitious climate action. I led and co-led multiple projects within Communications team, including components of the Commission's flagship report on climate adaptation. I helped build partnerships with community practitioners, technical staff, and political leaders to distill.

I performed research and analysis on conservation and natural resource policy. Specifically, my research explored patterns of genetic and epigenetic variation between natural and human-altered habitats in a tropical bird species. I also developed a detailed vision for bridging the science-policy gap: a decision-making framework applied to a case study of.

Arlington, VA

Educated the public about NSF's mission, outcomes and the overall value of science and engineering. Coordinated and executed dynamic communications to highlight NSF-funded research, including 13+ multi-platform campaigns. Led media outreach efforts for Biological Sciences Directorate and the Office of International Science and Engineering. Directed.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Reported, wrote and edited for daily trade publication, focusing on export reform, Congress, federal agencies and international trade bodies such as the WTO. Quickly and accurately interpreted complex regulatory changes and legislative proceedings. Conveyed crucial information and analysis to an educated audience of lawyers, lobbyists and customs brokers.

Sierra Leone, West Africa

Taught science and math to nearly 400 students in a rural West African secondary school. My teaching helped improve the school’s standardized test scores. Managed a multitude of related projects, including library creation, teacher training (via a collaboration with the local World Vision office), and an education and empowerment conference for 63 girls.

Keene, NH

Wrote and edited for this longstanding NH daily newspaper. Built strong relationships with sources, successfully translating complex topics into clear, engaging stories. Recipient of 3 awards from the New England Newspaper and Press Association and was recognized for outstanding reporting by local affordable housing coalition.

Master'S Degree, Ecology And Evolutionary Biology

Leaders in Sustainability certificate recipient

B.S, Magazine Journalism, Minor In History

Education record

Intensive 3-month field-based training including 68 hours of language, 80 hour teaching practicum and 70 hours of technical training.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Journalism

Worked three days a week as Washington Correspondent for The Keene Sentinel; interned at CongressDaily, a publication of Atlantic Media.