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Supporting outreach and engagement for EPA ORD's National Research Programs https://www.epa.gov/research/national-research-programs

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Outreach, Stakeholder Engagement, and Training Section (OSETS), Research Planning and Implementation Staff (RPIS), Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure (CCTE), Office of Research and Development, US EPA- Lead New Approach Methods Training Program - Output Lead for CSS Translation of research for chemical safety decision making through demonstration, training, outreach, and partner engagement

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

- Communications and outreach for the Environmental Pathways Modeling Branch (formerly Ecological and Human Community Analysis Branch) - Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement Lead for EnviroAtlas - Researching innovative solutions for applying geospatial data to decision contexts- Webmaster and content developer for epa.gov/enviroatlas - Coordinate training efforts for EnviroAtlas

Detail as National Program Coordinator for EPA's Lead Region SystemOffice of Congressional and Intergovernmental RelationsOffice of the Administrator

- Congressional Affairs Specialist managing the NOAA Research Portfolio on rotation as part of the President’s Management Council Interagency Rotation Program

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

How do we engage the public with available resources to improve their understanding of the benefits they receive from nature and help them make better decisions?

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Student Services Contractor, NERL 11/2012 - 10/2015• Responsible for EnviroAtlas website, including writing web page content, updating content in HTML, and maintaining look and feel. Create fact sheets for EnviroAtlas data layers and project. Design and disseminate update newsletters and craft messages for social media. Create materials for outreach including project business cards, presentations, brochures and live demos of the Interactive Map. • Develop training materials and modules for how to use EnviroAtlas, including case studies and step-by-step “how to” guidelines. Create demonstration videos using Adobe Captivate 5.5. ▪ Integral to everyday running of project, including establishing contact with potential stakeholders, facilitating webinars and booking needed resources. Responsible for outreach to beta-testers and current users, creating feedback surveys, and aiding in the planning of in-person outreach meetings. Collect and respond to user feedback and requests.Student Services Contractor, NHEERL 9/2011 - 5/2012 ▪ Conducted systematic literature review on the relationship between ecosystem services and human health. Summarized over 200 relevant articles for inclusion in an interactive Eco-Health visualization browser that explores the state-of-the-science on this topic. Created web survey to collect feedback for tool improvement and beta-tested Browser with environmental and public health professionals. Incorporated content and stylistic changes into the Browser’s XML file as well as the HTML files for the introduction and bibliography pages. • Developed User Profiles Template: Aided EPA’s Sustainable and Healthy Communities Research Program in the creation of user personas and profiles to guide decision tool development. These profiles highlight the user’s knowledge, interests and skill levels and are designed to increase tool usefulness through customization for multiple user groups.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Edited manuscripts, largely scholarly articles, for diction, grammar, and overall flow. Primarily reviewed work in the fields of public health, conservation, environmental policy, ecology and marine science.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

FACE ExperimentAid in completing the final stages of a long term climate change study to determine the effects of elevated CO2 concentrations on tree growth. Lab responsibilities include sorting, drying and weighing vegetation samples and processing those field samples for archival storage. Field work includes helping with final root harvest and collecting vegetation samples.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Assist in conducting qualitative analysis on over 100 reports for CFERP using N Vivo 8 software. Conduct interviews with North Carolina locals on small scale farming. Transcribe and code interviews.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

National Geographic Big Cats Initiative: Data mined for big cat population numbers by utilizing available literature and contacting field professionals to aid in creation of GIS conservation maps. Digitized areas of human development in Africa using Google Earth. Researched and prepared presentation on using trophy hunting as a conservation tool

ORISE Research Fellow at National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease RegistrySuccessfully marketed Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health (CLEH) summer internship program by writing content for the web, conducting outreach with colleges and universities, and utilizing Web 2.0 technologies. Cataloged and reviewed over 400 applications and aided in selection of 12 student interns. Planned and conducted CLEH programming and curriculum in order to introduce young environmental leaders to the field of environmental health. Helped implement green conference practices and aided in facilitating successful communication strategies using Web 2.0 tools as part of Green Planning and Communications Committees for the 2009 National Environmental Public Health Conference. Recognized for effort in conference publication.

Atlanta, Ga

Revised all sections of CDC's climate change website to make it more readable and user friendly Participated in week long Epi-aid in Iowa to assist Iowa public health officials with health communications surveys after flooding

Atlanta, Ga

Facilitated educational seminars and maintained a safe living environment

Chattahoochee River National Recreation AreaPromoted a healthy lifestyle by planning outdoor park event with over 300 participants. Successfully marketed event to vendors and participants and recruited volunteers. Evaluated potential removal techniques for the invasive plant Chinese privet

Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge Supervised five high school students to construct acclimation pens for the reintroduction of an endangered species. Created and taught weekly environmental education programs.

Master Of Environmental Management, Ecosystem Science And Conservation

Activities and Societies: Student International Discussion Group Master's Project: Determining local perceptions and challenges.

Bachelor Of Arts, Environmental Communications

Activities and Societies: President: Environmentally Concerned Oglethorpe Students; President, OU Chapter: Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership.

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